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HV13 ORW

2013 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

237,496 mi
Last recorded237,496 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 ORW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 237,496 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Coolant leak rad area ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear park brake effort only just met limit 18% no lock out

Fail 18 Mar 2026 237,496 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Coolant leak rad area ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear park brake effort only just met limit 18% no lock out

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 217,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 217,652 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 186,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT / tyre blistered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror damaged

advise wheel alighnment check

Fail 22 Mar 2024 186,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault came on during test (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault came on during test (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT / tyre blistered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror damaged

advise wheel alighnment check

Pass 22 Mar 2023 154,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 120,701 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,749 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,713 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 90,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.67 failed (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,008 miles

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

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))

rear tyres feathering slightly

slight surface corrosion to lower part of tow bar

Pass 26 Nov 2018 70,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,977 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,192 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,610 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 34,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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HV13 ORW is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV13 ORW, 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 HV13 ORW registered?

HV13 ORW is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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