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YK13 SMX

2013 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 SMX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 125,426 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,682 miles

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

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

underseal been applied

Pass 15 Mar 2024 103,892 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 90,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,951 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 76,443 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 76,443 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,671 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 74,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,776 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 61,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,154 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 52,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,977 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 40,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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 SMX is a 2013 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

YK13 SMX is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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