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AO63 MVG

2013 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,595 mi
Last recorded164,595 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 MVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 164,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 164,595 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 152,556 miles

Coolant Level Extremely High.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side/back side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 152,535 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Inner Rack Joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing Arm Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Level Extremely High.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side/back side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 143,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 133,262 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has damage, but cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 133,259 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted + centre grill broken and bumper split. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has damage but cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 119,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 110,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel has been welded for repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 110,114 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel has been welded for repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,068 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 99,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,906 miles

both front road wheels distorted, n/s worse

tread damage to rear tyres

uneven tread wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,206 miles

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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AO63 MVG is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO63 MVG, 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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AO63 MVG is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 October 2013.

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