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YK13 SMU

2013 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

215,665 mi
Last recorded215,665 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 SMU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 215,665 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 200,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 200,346 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 178,183 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 178,183 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 161,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 144,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 131,958 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake only just met requirement

Fail 4 Nov 2020 131,958 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 127,534 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 127,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 118,659 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,376 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,415 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,103 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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YK13 SMU is a 2013 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK13 SMU, 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 YK13 SMU registered?

YK13 SMU is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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