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FR13 VDO

2013 Volvo V70

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 VDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 86,934 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,749 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,915 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 80,010 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,988 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 76,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 70,293 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 70,293 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 70,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,995 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear seats ()

Fail 15 Jun 2018 48,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear seats ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,821 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres just over 3mm in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,718 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-Tray Fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FR13 VDO is a 2013 Volvo V70 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FR13 VDO, 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 FR13 VDO registered?

FR13 VDO is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is FR13 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VDO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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