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GL62 XSZ

2013 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,018 mi
Last recorded163,018 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 XSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 163,018 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 148,281 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides, o/s inner very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 147,862 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides, o/s inner very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 138,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 130,683 miles

n/s and o/s steering track rod end boot perished slightly

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2023 130,683 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s steering track rod end boot perished slightly

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2022 119,432 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight wear 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,730 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

rear tyre close to limit and feathering inner edge

slight indent o/s/f wheel inner rim

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,886 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 74,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 57,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges low too change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges low too change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,552 miles

both rear tyre treads at 3mm

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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GL62 XSZ is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL62 XSZ, 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 GL62 XSZ registered?

GL62 XSZ is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 February 2013.

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