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KS63 GWU

2013 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,983 mi
Last recorded130,983 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS63 GWU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 130,983 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 130,983 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 129,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 124,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 124,547 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONTS (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STARTING TO GET LOW/WEAR THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 112,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been repaired on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 111,987 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been repaired on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,179 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 106,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 85,592 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 59,360 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,171 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 19,333 miles

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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KS63 GWU is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS63 GWU, 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 KS63 GWU registered?

KS63 GWU is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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