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N8 BFB

2013 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,073 mi
Last recorded163,073 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 BFB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 163,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 155,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 142,322 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 142,320 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control blade bush is moving freely in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Possibly inner pad also (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below 1.6mm in several places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 131,668 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 123,384 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 115,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void off tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 71,927 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,891 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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N8 BFB is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N8 BFB, 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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N8 BFB is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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