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AE13 XVU

2013 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,488 mi
Last recorded155,488 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 155,488 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 145,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 138,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 121,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 110,702 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 104,460 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 104,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 99,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,057 miles

Nearside Front sidemarker not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and damage on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre tread getting low and also has a cut in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,098 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blades smearing.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,848 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XVU is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AE13 XVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE13 XVU registered?

AE13 XVU is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AE13 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 XVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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