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SX62 APX

2013 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,378 mi
Last recorded180,378 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo XC7074,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX62 APX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 180,378 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both front brake back plates corroding. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes to both sides anti-roll bar links starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 172,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front anti-roll bar link have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake back plate rusted and deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 172,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front anti-roll bar link have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake back plate rusted and deteriorating.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 165,289 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion to coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 165,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion to coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 152,680 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 137,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 137,375 miles

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 129,563 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 129,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,372 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 122,372 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,421 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured cracked and taped up (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured cracked and taped up (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,480 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,490 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,414 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 36,414 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SX62 APX is a 2013 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SX62 APX, 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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SX62 APX is a 2013 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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