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KT13 DVO

2013 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,120 mi
Last recorded199,120 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT13 DVO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 199,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working but front lens is a wrap around lens providing enough light

Fail 8 Sep 2025 199,114 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working but front lens is a wrap around lens providing enough light

Pass 6 Sep 2024 189,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage outside of hose has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 189,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage outside of hose has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 178,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see fully without dismantling. Advise brake check carried out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp has water inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2023 178,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see fully without dismantling. Advise brake check carried out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp has water inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 157,802 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 135,709 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass smashed (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 135,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass smashed (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 113,328 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,217 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 84,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Outer track rod eng ball joint has minor play and gaiter starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,818 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 48,528 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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KT13 DVO is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 KT13 DVO, 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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KT13 DVO is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 July 2013.

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