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V111 SMW

2013 Volvo V70

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,975 mi
Last recorded193,975 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 SMW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 193,975 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 193,975 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 187,029 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 187,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 180,325 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 173,755 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 173,719 miles

Nearside Front 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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front orange marker light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2022 157,056 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 138,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 127,890 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 109,909 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,241 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,241 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 81,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 65,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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V111 SMW is a 2013 Volvo V70 in White 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 V111 SMW, 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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V111 SMW is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 April 2013.

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