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PB02 BAB

2013 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,045 mi
Last recorded97,045 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB02 BAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,581 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 92,580 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,514 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 76,412 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,318 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,417 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 61,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,260 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 48,259 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 40,336 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not remove all the slack in the belt when seat unoccuppied (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning on drivers display

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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PB02 BAB is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PB02 BAB, 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 PB02 BAB registered?

PB02 BAB is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is PB02 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PB02 BAB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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