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GK13 VVH

2013 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

327,684 mi
Last recorded327,684 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 VVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 327,684 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 312,124 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 312,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working wind mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 297,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 277,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 258,724 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 246,200 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Jun 2020 246,200 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

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

Pass 21 May 2019 229,124 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge and tread between 2 and 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2018 209,825 miles

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

windscreen damaged in swept area under 10mm

Fail 5 Jun 2018 209,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen damaged in swept area under 10mm

Pass 22 Mar 2017 179,340 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 178,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 99W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 137,346 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 137,346 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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GK13 VVH is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK13 VVH, 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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GK13 VVH is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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