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The X-Trail has run across three generations in the UK: the T30 (2001–2007), the T31 (2007–2013), and the T32 (2013 onwards), and grilles are generation-specific so you must match your car to the correct one. Within each generation there are facelift boundaries where the front-end styling changed, so the year of your car within its generation also matters. Give your exact registration to the breaker so they can confirm which variant you need.
Both 2010 and 2012 X-Trails sit within the T31 generation (2007–2013), so they share the same platform and front-end architecture. However, the T31 received a facelift in 2010 which brought changes to the front-end panels including the grille, so a pre-facelift and post-facelift grille may not interchange correctly. Name that 2010 facelift boundary to your breaker and ask them to confirm against both registrations before buying.
Yes, both years fall within the T32 generation (2013 onwards), and front grilles are shared across body styles and configurations within a generation. That said, the T32 also received a facelift mid-generation where front-end trim changed, so confirm with the breaker that both cars are the same facelift period. Provide your registration and the donor vehicle's registration to be sure.
Trim level does not affect which grille physically fits your X-Trail — the panel itself is the same across Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, and Tekna within the same generation and facelift period. What you may notice is cosmetic differences such as chrome surrounds or gloss-black finishes that vary by trim, so the grille you source may look slightly different to the original if it came from a different trim. Generation and facelift period are what you need to match, not the trim name.
No — the T30 (2001–2007) and T31 (2007–2013) are entirely different generations with different front-end structures, so the grilles are not interchangeable. You need a grille sourced from a T31 donor vehicle to suit a 2008 X-Trail. Give your registration to the breaker and they will identify the correct part straightaway.
No — drivetrain configuration does not affect front grille fitment on the X-Trail; the front-end panels are shared across 2WD and 4WD variants within the same generation. What matters is the generation (T30, T31, or T32) and the facelift period your car falls into. Confirm those details with the breaker against your registration and drivetrain can be ignored entirely.