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BO59 ELL

2013 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,228 mi
Last recorded210,228 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC6074,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO59 ELL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 210,228 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 210,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 196,886 miles

4x4 inoperative fault showing on vehicle information

Coolant leak

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))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 196,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

4x4 inoperative fault showing on vehicle information

Coolant leak

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))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 185,505 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 185,505 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 176,142 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 176,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 172,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 162,856 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 148,509 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 137,320 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 126,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,273 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front Wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Marker bulb inop

Fail 9 Jan 2018 116,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front Wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Marker bulb inop

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,161 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Tow hitch not fitted at time of test

covers fitted to engine and under car

How Reliable is the Volvo XC60?

Based on 944,286 MOT tests across 100,002 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
8,092
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
100,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,822
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,337
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BO59 ELL is a 2013 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Volvo XC60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 74,802 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 XC60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,822 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BO59 ELL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC60 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo XC60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BO59 ELL is a 2013 Volvo XC60, first registered on 21 January 2013.

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