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AY13 GWO

2013 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,478 mi
Last recorded145,478 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 GWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 145,478 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 145,478 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres very badly worn on inner edges very close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 133,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 112,851 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 112,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to tyre showing cord x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,975 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has big cut in outer side wall but not down to cords

Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,949 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,295 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 90,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY worn on both edges / cuts /side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,975 miles

nearside side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,339 miles

Both rear tyres worn edges /tyres going out of shape

Front brake pads worn low

Offside front tyre worn on the edges /and close to limits

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,938 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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AY13 GWO is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY13 GWO, 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 AY13 GWO registered?

AY13 GWO is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AY13 GWO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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