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C70 RET

2013 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,935 mi
Last recorded49,935 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C7048,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC70 RET
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 49,935 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 46,957 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 46,956 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,642 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 44,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,778 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 34,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 27,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 21,831 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 21,816 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,682 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 18,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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C70 RET is a 2013 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 48,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C70 RET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo C70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C70 RET registered?

C70 RET is a 2013 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is C70 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for C70 RET shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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