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BV13 XHM

2013 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,923 mi
Last recorded159,923 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 XHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 159,923 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 159,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2024 152,086 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 140,052 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 131,746 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished on inner edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 124,685 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 124,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 118,441 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,352 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,300 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 20 Nov 2017 87,300 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,257 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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BV13 XHM is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 82,304 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV13 XHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV13 XHM registered?

BV13 XHM is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is BV13 XHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 XHM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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