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GV13 JZU

2013 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C7048,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 JZU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 77,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 72,419 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 62,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 62,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 47,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 32,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 21,899 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 21,876 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, tread depth close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, tread depth close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 16,766 miles

Rear tyres scalloping on inner edge. alignment?

Pass 4 Jul 2017 14,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 10,173 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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GV13 JZU is a 2013 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 48,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV13 JZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo C70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GV13 JZU registered?

GV13 JZU is a 2013 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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