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GJ13 UVS

2013 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,543 mi
Last recorded85,543 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 UVS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,543 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,856 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 71,833 miles

Power steering component leaking around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,998 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 66,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door lock has an intermitant locking/opening fault

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 66,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door lock has an intermitant locking/opening fault

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 65,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 59,318 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 59,318 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 51,457 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tread approx 15mm long,may be deep enough to reach cords but needs opening up to check

Pass 10 May 2017 42,790 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 29,933 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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GJ13 UVS is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 74,833 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ13 UVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ13 UVS registered?

GJ13 UVS is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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