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S5 KJU

2013 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,729 mi
Last recorded161,729 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 KJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 161,729 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 161,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 151,189 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 139,794 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,446 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 117,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,167 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 99,466 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 95,029 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 85,434 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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S5 KJU is a 2013 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S5 KJU, 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 S5 KJU registered?

S5 KJU is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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