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AY13 BBZ

2013 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,422 mi
Last recorded152,422 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 BBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 152,422 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 139,957 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 139,955 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 126,903 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 126,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 113,122 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,619 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 100,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 90,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,781 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 71,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,636 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,433 miles

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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AY13 BBZ is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY13 BBZ, 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.

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What year was AY13 BBZ registered?

AY13 BBZ is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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