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BA63 SMB

2013 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,740 mi
Last recorded154,740 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA63 SMB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 154,740 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 154,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 147,895 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 136,156 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 136,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chord showing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 128,119 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 128,119 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 118,745 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 109,583 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2020 101,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,740 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 89,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,189 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 1,205 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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BA63 SMB is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA63 SMB, 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 BA63 SMB registered?

BA63 SMB is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is BA63 SMB safe to buy?

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