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SO13 BWX

2013 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,562 mi
Last recorded147,562 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 BWX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 147,562 miles

Nearside headlamp dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 135,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 122,851 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 122,851 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,713 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 111,711 miles

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,579 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 99,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,615 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2020 86,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,180 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 76,179 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 51,015 miles

both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,830 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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SO13 BWX 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 66.7%.

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 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 SO13 BWX, 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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SO13 BWX is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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