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V555 CJB

2013 Volvo V70

Bronze Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,865 mi
Last recorded41,865 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 CJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 41,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 121,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 121,051 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 38,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 106,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 106,308 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 35,156 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 97,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on kerb protection strip (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

anti skid temporarily unavailable in dash

Pass 12 Jul 2023 31,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 31,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 25,909 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 93,077 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 93,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 23,110 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 89,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 86,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 20,568 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 20,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 19,097 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,865 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 16,678 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,791 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 72,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f amber marker inop

Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 67,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 13,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,475 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,653 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,131 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 51,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,255 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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V555 CJB is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V555 CJB, 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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V555 CJB is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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