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SK13 NLC

2013 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,254 mi
Last recorded52,254 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo C7048,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 NLC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 52,254 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 52,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front under tray missing securing screw

minor sweat from fuel filter area

Pass 25 May 2023 50,870 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 50,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 49,187 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 49,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower wishbone rear bush worn almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower wishbone rear bush worn almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,252 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 47,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front headlights slightly insecure gromits missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 46,601 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,964 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 43,937 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 36,475 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall large/deep area cut from sidewall but no cord exposed

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 36,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut at outer tyre bead next to rim (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall large/deep area cut from sidewall but no cord exposed

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 29,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,714 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 22,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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SK13 NLC is a 2013 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2013 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 48,940 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK13 NLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo C70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SK13 NLC registered?

SK13 NLC is a 2013 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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