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S6 DCE

2013 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,021 mi
Last recorded140,021 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 DCE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 140,021 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 127,981 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 127,977 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 127,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 113,192 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 113,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 101,221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,656 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,670 miles

Floor covers fitted covering testable items

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 78,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides /inner/ (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,006 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,673 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 58,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,748 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 45,748 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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S6 DCE is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 74,833 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S6 DCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S6 DCE is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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