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GX13 WGW

2013 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,856 mi
Last recorded101,856 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX13 WGW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 101,856 miles

Front Outer both CV boots perished but not excessively

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 101,854 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Front Outer both CV boots perished but not excessively

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,698 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,908 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,577 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF outer CV boot weeping grease but not letting in dirt

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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GX13 WGW is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX13 WGW, 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 GX13 WGW registered?

GX13 WGW is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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