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SJ63 AVE

2013 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,733 mi
Last recorded129,733 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 AVE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 129,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 129,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 122,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 122,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,459 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 101,249 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 101,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,884 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,128 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,243 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,741 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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SJ63 AVE is a 2013 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ63 AVE, 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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SJ63 AVE is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 December 2013.

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