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PJ13 GZB

2013 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,575 mi
Last recorded115,575 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 GZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 115,575 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 104,120 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 104,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 99,399 miles

factory fitted under trays

plastic sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 99,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

factory fitted under trays

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,835 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 79,375 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 18 May 2022 79,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end to track rod nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Front under tray loose

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,208 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 59,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 52,171 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 52,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides adjusted up (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 43,796 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,939 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,636 miles

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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PJ13 GZB is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ13 GZB, 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 PJ13 GZB registered?

PJ13 GZB is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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