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BY09 ROM

2013 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,159 mi
Last recorded98,159 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY09 ROM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 98,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,859 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 89,858 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 82,921 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 76,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,640 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 55,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 49,715 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 49,715 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,698 miles

Both front tyres outer edges wearing thin

Front pads incorrect size, too large for disc

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 40,698 miles

Both front tyres outer edges wearing thin

Front pads incorrect size, too large for disc

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,847 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 27,754 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

third row seats not in use

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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BY09 ROM is a 2013 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BY09 ROM, 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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BY09 ROM is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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