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AF13 ARU

2013 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 ARU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 120,012 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 113,602 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,521 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,363 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 99,363 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,330 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,101 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 65,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,766 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AF13 ARU is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 74,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF13 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF13 ARU registered?

AF13 ARU is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is AF13 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 ARU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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