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MJ13 GWM

2013 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,150 mi
Last recorded65,150 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 GWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 65,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (front ) starting to part (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 65,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (front ) starting to part (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,379 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,344 miles

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

Offside Front Side Marker Bulb

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 46,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side Marker Bulb

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 46,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side marker lamp not working

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,625 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 30,127 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 30,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,686 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre but not in excess of requirements

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 24,686 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre but not in excess of requirements

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,317 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tread.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 17,317 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tread.

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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MJ13 GWM is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJ13 GWM, 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 MJ13 GWM registered?

MJ13 GWM is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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