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GK13 TLF

2013 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,454 mi
Last recorded58,454 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 TLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 58,454 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 53,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms' front bushes are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 48,071 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 43,783 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 43,782 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cut to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 38,599 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 38,599 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 33,363 miles

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 20 May 2021 33,360 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords on the inner band..also nail in the middle band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 x large cuts on the inner edge /shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 1 Jun 2020 30,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 25,060 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 19,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 15,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,978 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 13,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GK13 TLF is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK13 TLF, 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 GK13 TLF registered?

GK13 TLF is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 May 2013.

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