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ST54 EMM

2013 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,293 mi
Last recorded165,293 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 EMM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 165,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 159,718 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 149,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 139,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 134,619 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 134,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 123,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 122,983 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,003 miles

rear seats are folded down, with a broken mirror laid across them

Fail 17 Mar 2020 115,003 miles

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

rear seats are folded down, with a broken mirror laid across them

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,731 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 99,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,759 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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ST54 EMM is a 2013 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST54 EMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST54 EMM registered?

ST54 EMM is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is ST54 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 EMM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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