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BG13 BXY

2013 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,313 mi
Last recorded59,313 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 BXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 59,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 53,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 46,490 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Pass 24 Apr 2023 40,551 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 40,551 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 34,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 27,700 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2020 23,392 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,671 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 5,432 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 4,372 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 4,372 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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BG13 BXY is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 82,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG13 BXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG13 BXY registered?

BG13 BXY is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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The MOT history for BG13 BXY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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