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12 BYD

2013 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,111 mi
Last recorded92,111 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 BYD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 92,111 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,748 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 56,888 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 48,148 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,171 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,986 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 26,976 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 26,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,738 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,849 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,820 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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12 BYD 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 91.7%.

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 12 BYD, 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 12 BYD registered?

12 BYD is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 6 April 2013.

Is 12 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 BYD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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