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SV13 ZKB

2013 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,451 mi
Last recorded109,451 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 ZKB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 109,451 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 109,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,167 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 100,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 94,526 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 94,445 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 94,444 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f and o/s/f lower control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 88,013 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,629 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 30 Jul 2020 69,764 miles

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

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

engine service light on

Pass 21 May 2019 61,509 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 50,535 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2017 40,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicators live all the time (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 29,301 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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SV13 ZKB 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 SV13 ZKB, 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 SV13 ZKB registered?

SV13 ZKB is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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