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VX13 BCZ

2013 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,208 mi
Last recorded162,208 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 BCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 162,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 149,090 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 139,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire deteriorated

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

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

Power steering fluid leaking but not excessive

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2022 118,181 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,955 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 98,033 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 98,025 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,838 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 88,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 88,824 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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VX13 BCZ is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX13 BCZ, 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 VX13 BCZ registered?

VX13 BCZ is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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