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AE13 XSU

2013 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,324 mi
Last recorded168,324 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XSU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 168,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 160,096 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 151,623 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 151,622 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 144,902 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 136,804 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 134,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 122,806 miles

offside front tyre tread depth getting low

Fail 27 Jul 2020 122,797 miles

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

offside front tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,851 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 63,784 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,297 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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AE13 XSU is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE13 XSU, 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 AE13 XSU registered?

AE13 XSU is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is AE13 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 XSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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