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BV13 XGZ

2013 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,430 mi
Last recorded81,430 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo C7048,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 XGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,430 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim welded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 78,782 miles

Nearside Front Welding repair to alloy

Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,317 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,192 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,311 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 71,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,394 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,090 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 37,090 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both front side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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BV13 XGZ is a 2013 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 48,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV13 XGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo C70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV13 XGZ registered?

BV13 XGZ is a 2013 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BV13 XGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 XGZ 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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