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GK63 YYL

2013 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,164 mi
Last recorded182,164 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK63 YYL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 182,164 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened forward mountings heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 182,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened forward mountings heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 166,526 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 103V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No response from diesel smoke head

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Secondary bonnet release mechanism sticking

Fail 29 Apr 2025 166,412 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 103V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No response from diesel smoke head

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Secondary bonnet release mechanism sticking

Pass 2 Feb 2024 151,277 miles

Bonnet secondary release (safety catch) stiff in operation

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met, parking brake requires adjustment/repair

Tailgate release mechanism corroded causing handle to stick

Fail 2 Feb 2024 151,277 miles

Bonnet secondary release (safety catch) stiff in operation

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met, parking brake requires adjustment/repair

Tailgate release mechanism corroded causing handle to stick

Pass 7 Oct 2022 129,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 110,856 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 110,854 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,738 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 64,504 miles

front tyre inner/outer treads worn low

Fail 29 Aug 2018 64,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front tyre inner/outer treads worn low

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,449 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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GK63 YYL 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 GK63 YYL, 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 GK63 YYL registered?

GK63 YYL is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 October 2013.

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