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BN13 EUL

2013 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

240,674 mi
Last recorded240,674 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 EUL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 240,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 229,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 218,970 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 218,959 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 203,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 184,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 184,623 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 167,429 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 167,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 154,843 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 154,843 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 133,586 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 133,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2018 112,683 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 112,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BN13 EUL is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Silver 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 BN13 EUL, 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 BN13 EUL registered?

BN13 EUL is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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