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L26 PHM

2013 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,330 mi
Last recorded114,330 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 PHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 114,330 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 114,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 113,485 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 112,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 112,062 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 105,421 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 105,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 102,829 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 102,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deformed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deformed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,084 miles

Nearside Front side position marker light not working

Fail 17 Dec 2018 88,084 miles

Nearside Front side position marker light not working

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,297 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,754 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 49,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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L26 PHM is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L26 PHM, 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 L26 PHM registered?

L26 PHM is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is L26 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 PHM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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