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VK13 MPU

2013 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,434 mi
Last recorded171,434 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 MPU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 171,434 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 165,521 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Minor split still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 161,162 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 153,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 147,859 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 141,111 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 141,111 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 135,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 123,822 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing thin on inner edge.both (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2019 123,819 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing thin on inner edge.both (5.2.3 (e))

boot not opening

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,773 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 113,773 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,703 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear park brake performance indicates ,it may require attention or adjustment .

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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VK13 MPU is a 2013 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK13 MPU, 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 VK13 MPU registered?

VK13 MPU is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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