2013 Volvo XC70 · 5,221 MOT tests
2013 Volvo XC70 reliability
2013 Volvo XC70s fail 24.2% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 XC70 years (5,221 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 24.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 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
- 95,503
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,221
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.3% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 61% 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 XC70
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.6%
- Lights and electrics6.8%
- Tyres5.8%
- Steering4.3%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.73%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.18%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.84%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.74%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.63%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.67%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.66%)
Other years
Every Volvo XC70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2013 Volvo XC70s fail 24.2% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 XC70 years (5,221 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.73% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.18% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volvo XC70 shows 95,503 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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