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BG13 WFR

2013 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,769 mi
Last recorded157,769 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 WFR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 157,769 miles

n/s/f marker light out.

Fail 6 Nov 2025 157,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 All seasons. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

n/s/f marker light out.

Pass 14 Nov 2024 144,523 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 144,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 131,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 131,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 115,642 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 107,575 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 107,575 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,289 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 99,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,191 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 53,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 31,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,693 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,778 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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BG13 WFR is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG13 WFR, 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 BG13 WFR registered?

BG13 WFR is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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