CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK13 ZGW

2013 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,205 mi
Last recorded116,205 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo C7048,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 ZGW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 116,205 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 116,197 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 105,293 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,082 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,140 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,643 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 74,791 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 63,492 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 52,492 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 38,625 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 38,625 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK13 ZGW is a 2013 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 48,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK13 ZGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo C70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK13 ZGW?

You can check the full history of VK13 ZGW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK13 ZGW registered?

VK13 ZGW is a 2013 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is VK13 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK13 ZGW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK13 ZGW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK13 ZGW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.