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R80 MCU

2013 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,752 mi
Last recorded66,752 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 MCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,752 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 62,189 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 62,184 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 53,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50R18 97v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 45,329 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,013 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 45,012 miles

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

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))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,592 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 42,258 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 39,282 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 36,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm but worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.0 mm but worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 31,206 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 30,949 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 27,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 21,559 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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R80 MCU is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R80 MCU, 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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R80 MCU is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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