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AE13 VRL

2013 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,022 mi
Last recorded144,022 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 144,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 137,778 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 137,778 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 127,714 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 127,713 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable. ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 127,553 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable. ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 120,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 106,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,951 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 97,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,353 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 77,353 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,586 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 59,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AE13 VRL is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 82,304 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE13 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE13 VRL is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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