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BV13 XXC

2013 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,758 mi
Last recorded196,758 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 XXC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 196,758 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 183,605 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 183,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 172,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 158,430 miles

n/s/f tyre bold on edges

o/s/f tyre worn edges

slight o/s/f brake judder

Pass 18 Feb 2022 146,215 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 133,717 miles

front tyres wear inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2020 121,562 miles

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

both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorating/weakening

brake pedal rubber worn/splitting

Fail 17 Feb 2020 121,562 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorating/weakening

brake pedal rubber worn/splitting

Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,532 miles

o/s/f track rod end rubber splitting

separating to n/s/r trailing arm front bush + slightly to o/s/r bush

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,331 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating/weakening

brake pedal rubber worn through on one side

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,587 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 85,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear has to nails in tread

Offside Rear badly worn inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,921 miles

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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BV13 XXC is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV13 XXC, 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 BV13 XXC registered?

BV13 XXC is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is BV13 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 XXC 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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