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AE13 YBU

2013 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,051 mi
Last recorded128,051 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 YBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 128,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 125,026 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,422 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,256 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 98,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,263 miles

Chip on drivers side of windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2021 94,204 miles

Offside Front 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))

Chip on drivers side of windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,584 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 86,584 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,850 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,260 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside side repeater slightly insecure in its casing

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,164 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall, not showing cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YBU is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Bronze 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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

AE13 YBU is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is AE13 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 YBU 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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