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AV13 BVO

2013 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,868 mi
Last recorded217,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 BVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 217,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 217,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 189,460 miles

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))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 189,458 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central to passenger side of windscreen multiple small cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 154,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2022 154,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 132,591 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 132,425 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 112,943 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked passenger side to centre of windscreen along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 112,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge worn bald, tear developing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure 3 bolts missing out of sub-frame support bracket, 1 finger tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked passenger side to centre of windscreen along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

front backing plates rubbing against brake discs

Pass 31 May 2019 99,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 95,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 91,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 685,589 miles

both front wiperblades starting to smear

Fail 18 May 2016 68,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

both front wiperblades starting to smear

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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AV13 BVO is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV13 BVO, 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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AV13 BVO is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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