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FY13 VKB

2013 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,539 mi
Last recorded89,539 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 VKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 89,539 miles

damage to offside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 89,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

damage to offside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 81,796 miles

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

exhaust corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2024 74,166 miles

front discs corroded

various damage over vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2024 74,166 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

front discs corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2023 68,487 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 68,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,534 miles

offside front of vehicle damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,049 miles

offside front bumper damaged

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2020 47,630 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,148 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR INNER PAD

Fail 22 Jan 2019 41,148 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER WALL

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR INNER PAD

Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,596 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 33,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,850 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 18,643 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 18,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FY13 VKB is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY13 VKB, 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 FY13 VKB registered?

FY13 VKB is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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