2013 Volvo XC90 · 8,296 MOT tests
2013 Volvo XC90 reliability
2013 Volvo XC90s fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 19 XC90 years (8,296 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- 27.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 96,362
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,296
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 11.6% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volvo XC90
Fail rate by area
- Brakes11.6%
- Lights and electrics11.1%
- Tyres6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Suspension2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
- Steering0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.4%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Parking brake efficiency below 50% 1.78%
The parking brake holds well under half its required strength, so the car may not stay still on a slope.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.64%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.49%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (5.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.22%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.88%)
Other years
Every Volvo XC90 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volvo XC90 reliable?
2013 Volvo XC90s fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 19 XC90 years (8,296 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volvo XC90 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.04% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.57% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volvo XC90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volvo XC90 shows 96,362 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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