2012 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · AJ62 GCU

The Volvo XC90 passed its most recent MOT on 12 January 2026 at 106,229 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the three most recent passes showing clean sheets. However, the record shows two administrative failures on 13 December 2024 at 100,627 miles and 12 January 2026 at 106,229 miles where the tester logged no defects, suggesting documentation or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults. Mileage progression is consistent with typical use for a 2012 vehicle. The car covered 7,287 miles between the December 2023 pass at 93,340 miles and the December 2024 failure at 100,627 miles, then only 602 miles to the January 2026 pass at 106,229 miles. Annual averages sit near 7,588 miles. The sparse five-entry history shows no rapid accumulation or prolonged standing, though the lack of advisories across all tests limits insight into wear on consumables and structural components. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion given the car's fourteen-year age and the absence of any recorded advisories that would normally flag emerging wear. The clean MOT sheets do not confirm the condition of these items, only that they met the pass threshold on test days. The duplicated test entries on both failure dates with identical mileages and zero defects imply the vehicle was presented, failed on non-mechanical grounds, and retested the same day. This pattern reflects administrative handling rather than owner neglect, but the buyer should verify the V5C and MOT certificate to confirm the failures were not concealed compliance issues.