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BV13 VFA

2013 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,820 mi
Last recorded156,820 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 VFA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 156,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 147,947 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 147,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 138,547 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 138,547 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 124,142 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 124,142 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,082 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,737 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 78,737 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 62,266 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,040 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 40,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 28,616 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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BV13 VFA is a 2013 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV13 VFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV13 VFA registered?

BV13 VFA is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is BV13 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 VFA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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