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VU13 HVD

2013 Volvo S60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,552 mi
Last recorded137,552 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo S6078,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 HVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 137,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer CV boot seepage.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 137,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer CV boot seepage.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 121,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 121,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,876 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 101,508 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,503 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 75,197 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 64,702 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Dec 2018 64,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Dec 2018 64,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,987 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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VU13 HVD is a 2013 Volvo S60 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 78,782 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 S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU13 HVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU13 HVD registered?

VU13 HVD is a 2013 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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