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AF13 VGJ

2013 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,163 mi
Last recorded228,163 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 228,163 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Fail 16 Sep 2025 228,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 212,213 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2024 212,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 199,590 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 185,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front puncture repair

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread damage.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front undertray obscuring view.

Fail 30 Jun 2022 185,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front puncture repair

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread damage.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 22 Apr 2021 172,553 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 172,553 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/f side light fit bulb 501 at test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 159,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 147,253 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f on 3mm tread legal limit 1;6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front discs lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,255 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 126,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,260 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,674 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF13 VGJ is a 2013 Volvo XC70 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 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 AF13 VGJ, 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 AF13 VGJ registered?

AF13 VGJ is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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