2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volvo V70 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,669 MOT tests in 2024. 71.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time71.7%
Failed or needed repairs28.3%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,669 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    72 marked dangerous
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    56 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    42 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  10. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics11.4%
  2. Tyres10.5%
  3. Brakes7.2%
  4. Steering5.2%
  5. Suspension4.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Volvo V70?

In 2024, 71.7% of 2013 Volvo V70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,669 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volvo V70?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Volvo V70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).