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SB54 ELL

2013 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,802 mi
Last recorded51,802 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 ELL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 51,802 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 51,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,483 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 40,029 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 40,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 22,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 20,786 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 17,672 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 15,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 12,800 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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SB54 ELL is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,560cc 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 SB54 ELL, 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 SB54 ELL registered?

SB54 ELL is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is SB54 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB54 ELL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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