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YR13 SYJ

2013 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,259 mi
Last recorded137,259 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC9075,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 SYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 137,259 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 124,542 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 124,149 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,392 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 114,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 105,819 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,252 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 96,736 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,114 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,828 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,256 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,253 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YR13 SYJ is a 2013 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR13 SYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR13 SYJ?

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What year was YR13 SYJ registered?

YR13 SYJ is a 2013 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 May 2013.

Is YR13 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR13 SYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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