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GJ13 UVC

2013 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

268,910 mi
Last recorded268,910 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 UVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 268,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 268,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 254,857 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 235,849 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 226,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 220,043 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2019 210,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted ted at time of test.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 170,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 155,827 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 107,077 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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GJ13 UVC is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ13 UVC, 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 GJ13 UVC registered?

GJ13 UVC is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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The MOT history for GJ13 UVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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