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SO13 ERK

2013 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,231 mi
Last recorded181,231 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 ERK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 181,231 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 164,962 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 164,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 148,598 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,387 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 128,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,736 miles

Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 90,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,703 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,867 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,885 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,113 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened becoming lipped (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened scored and lipped (3.5.1n)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 48,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened becoming lipped (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened scored and lipped (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,230 miles

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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SO13 ERK is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO13 ERK, 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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What year was SO13 ERK registered?

SO13 ERK is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is SO13 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO13 ERK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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