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M80 MBA

2013 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

228,784 mi
Last recorded228,784 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 MBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 228,784 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 187,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 219,819 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame / o/s/r mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame / n/s/r mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bumper and front grille / slightly damaged / loose.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut / upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 5.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner c.v boot / covered in engine oil.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush / slight cracking / perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around drive shaft inner oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slightly pitted. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut / upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 6.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective worn edges /cracked and perished.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear bump stops / worn.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central / "chip". (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 219,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement cable to rod pivot. (1.1.15 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative repeater lamp. (4.4.1 (e))

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

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame / o/s/r mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame / n/s/r mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bumper and front grille / slightly damaged / loose.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut / upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 5.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner c.v boot / covered in engine oil.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush / slight cracking / perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around drive shaft inner oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slightly pitted. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut / upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 6.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective worn edges /cracked and perished.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear bump stops / worn.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central / "chip". (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 177,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 212,718 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 170,035 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 200,890 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 200,890 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 160,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre stepping in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 190,605 miles

Central exhaust box slightly corroded.

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

Front Lower engine/transmission stabilizer / inner mounting (rubber) / bush slightly worn.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged advised to replace. (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive o/s gear box oil seal?.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged advised to replace. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged advised to replace. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose / detached rivets etc. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small "chip" center. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 190,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust box slightly corroded.

Front Lower engine/transmission stabilizer / inner mounting (rubber) / bush slightly worn.

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab steps. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers / cab steps. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive McPherson strut. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged advised to replace. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers / under sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring / front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring / rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive o/s gear box oil seal?.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive McPherson strut. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged advised to replace. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers / under sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring / rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged advised to replace. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear leaf spring slightly corroded.

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose / detached rivets etc. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small "chip" center. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 152,421 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 177,069 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/f transmission and sump corroding. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing michelin tyre/tread depth at 3.1mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing michelin tyre/tred depth at 4.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

spare tyre almost defective.

Fail 17 May 2021 177,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also slightly reduced out-put of light. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/f transmission and sump corroding. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing michelin tyre/tread depth at 3.1mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing michelin tyre/tred depth at 4.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advised to replace. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

spare tyre almost defective.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 148,864 miles

Rear coil springs coroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 148,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil springs coroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 165,214 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 141,484 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing and de bonding

Oil on undertray

Pass 18 Jul 2019 155,183 miles

minor "chip"in windscreen.

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner brake discs.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 155,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer c.v.gaiter clip slightly insecure.

Offside Front Outer c.v.gaiter possible minor pin hole/ evidence of grease.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

minor "chip"in windscreen.

noticed dry rust type deposit around front crank pulley.

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner brake discs.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 129,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Washer jet inop

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,831 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,487 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 121,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 119,029 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,463 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 110,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,463 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,110 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,420 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 90,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 77,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,562 miles

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

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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M80 MBA is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M80 MBA, 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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M80 MBA is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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