2013 Volvo V70 · 5,614 MOT tests
2013 Volvo V70 reliability
2013 Volvo V70s fail 24.5% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 V70 years (5,614 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- 24.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 102,051
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,614
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.8% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volvo V70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.3%
- Tyres7.6%
- Brakes4.4%
- Steering3.8%
- Suspension3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.51%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.89%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.5%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.4%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.54%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.51%)
Other years
Every Volvo V70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volvo V70 reliable?
2013 Volvo V70s fail 24.5% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 V70 years (5,614 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volvo V70 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.51% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volvo V70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volvo V70 shows 102,051 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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