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RCB 938

2013 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,352 mi
Last recorded151,352 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCB 938
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 151,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 140,468 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 140,468 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,918 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 129,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,211 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,696 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,605 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 83,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in plastic unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 58,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 44,916 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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RCB 938 is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCB 938, 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 RCB 938 registered?

RCB 938 is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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