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SK13 YVB

2013 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,146 mi
Last recorded166,146 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 YVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 166,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 144,158 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 126,594 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 126,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 102,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 102,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 89,633 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 89,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,146 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,263 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,024 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 27,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 7,629 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,189 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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SK13 YVB is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK13 YVB, 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 SK13 YVB registered?

SK13 YVB is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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