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AK13 BTX

2013 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,062 mi
Last recorded136,062 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 136,062 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,885 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 118,726 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2023 118,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2022 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,400 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 77,354 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,733 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,410 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 50,410 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 May 2017 44,860 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

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

Fail 25 May 2017 44,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out of shape on inner edge 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out of shape on inner edge 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 30,731 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner edge

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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AK13 BTX is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK13 BTX, 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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What year was AK13 BTX registered?

AK13 BTX is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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