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YC13 VUB

2013 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,688 mi
Last recorded127,688 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 VUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 127,688 miles

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

Service indicator lit

Fail 30 Mar 2026 127,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service indicator lit

Pass 3 Apr 2025 122,963 miles

Front Brake discs and pads approx 4k left on them

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Could do with both replacing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 116,420 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Splitting and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Requires replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 116,420 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Splitting and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Requires replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 110,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,570 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 104,489 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working L e d type ,lens smashed possibly letting in water (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,147 miles

All tyre pressures low

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 95,283 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,581 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 79,350 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 69,327 miles

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

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

engine service lamp lit

Pass 13 May 2016 54,556 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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YC13 VUB is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC13 VUB, 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 YC13 VUB registered?

YC13 VUB is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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