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BG13 YFR

2013 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,754 mi
Last recorded151,754 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo S6078,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 YFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 151,754 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly and through to secondary rubber on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 151,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly and through to secondary rubber on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 132,291 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 132,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre stepping on inside edge.worn threw to reserve rubber (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear osr tyre stepping on inside edge

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,921 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged inner arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,446 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 87,327 miles

Offside 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,483 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 40,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,414 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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BG13 YFR is a 2013 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 78,782 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 S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG13 YFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG13 YFR registered?

BG13 YFR is a 2013 Volvo S60, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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