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SY63 XGE

2013 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,456 mi
Last recorded214,456 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 XGE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 214,456 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 174,576 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 170,300 miles

both front coil springs corroded - both front inner top wheel arches corroded - rear subframe corroded - rear subframe mounted area corroded - rear shocker slightly wet and weeping - rear suspension arms corroded - rear coil springs corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low - front and rear brake discs corroded - osf inner steering arm slight play - wishbone bushes perished - front ball joint slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2023 170,216 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 158,459 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 145,756 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 145,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,200 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Zero emissions detected at EGA

Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,207 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 121,207 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,971 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 7 Nov 2017 83,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 83,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,684 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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SY63 XGE is a 2013 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY63 XGE, 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 SY63 XGE registered?

SY63 XGE is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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