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DF13 GFG

2013 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,946 mi
Last recorded169,946 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 GFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 169,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 156,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 139,743 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 139,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 124,133 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 124,133 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 112,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit has a hole (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 104,315 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting fully (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit has a hole (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,506 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 91,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,391 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2017 60,054 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,380 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 46,380 miles

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

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

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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DF13 GFG is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF13 GFG, 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 DF13 GFG registered?

DF13 GFG is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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