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GK13 EXP

2013 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,575 mi
Last recorded124,575 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 EXP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 124,575 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 124,569 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,725 miles

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 12 Dec 2023 98,795 miles

Front screen washers low output

Fail 1 Dec 2023 98,490 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front screen washers low output

Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,725 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 87,722 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 79,738 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp dim

Rear h/brake readings low

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,443 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 72,426 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear parking brake not working

Pass 28 Nov 2019 67,880 miles

wishbone front bushes are soft

handbrake is poor 17% the minimum is 16%

nail in the osr tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,732 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 60,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,523 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE UNDERCUT

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,930 miles

Both rear tyres are devoid of tread on edges.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 41,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres are devoid of tread on edges.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

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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GK13 EXP 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 GK13 EXP, 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 GK13 EXP registered?

GK13 EXP is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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