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VE13 LVL

2013 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

250,677 mi
Last recorded250,677 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 LVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 250,677 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 250,480 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 236,738 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 197,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 23 Jan 2020 180,202 miles

Exhaust noisy due to the exhaust having no silencers (8.1.1 (a))

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

covers fitted over engine and under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2019 147,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 147,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted flexi not secured and on lock rubbing against shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 118,377 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Dec 2017 116,573 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 89,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,855 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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VE13 LVL is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE13 LVL, 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 VE13 LVL registered?

VE13 LVL is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is VE13 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE13 LVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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