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YX13 GXL

2013 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,646 mi
Last recorded106,646 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V7082,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 GXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 106,646 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2026 106,638 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2025 99,748 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 99,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 92,472 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,141 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,545 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 77,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,426 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 66,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,293 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,590 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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YX13 GXL is a 2013 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX13 GXL, 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 YX13 GXL registered?

YX13 GXL is a 2013 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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