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GN13 XAR

2013 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,926 mi
Last recorded129,926 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 XAR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 129,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bad condition 235/50/18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 129,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bad condition 235/50/18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 121,353 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 112,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit needs replacing now ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also signs of cracking/ageing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,893 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,002 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also ageing very badly needs replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,515 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close also bad condition.235/50/18/v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 71,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking. 235/50R18 97V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,239 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,770 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened suspect below minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

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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GN13 XAR is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN13 XAR, 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 GN13 XAR registered?

GN13 XAR is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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