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2013 Volvo V70 Se Nav D2 Auto MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for V70 Se Nav D2 Auto models manufactured in 2013, based on 54 real MOT test results.

79.6%
Pass Rate
20.4%
Fail Rate
54
Total Tests
57,852
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2013 Volvo V70 Se Nav D2 Auto MOT Analysis

The 2013 Volvo V70 Se Nav D2 Auto has an MOT pass rate of 79.6% based on 54 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 57,852 miles on the odometer. With a 20.4% failure rate, the 2013 V70 Se Nav D2 Auto is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 Volvo V70 Se Nav D2 Auto is Noise, emissions and leaks, responsible for 3.7% of failures. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs range from £100–1,000+. Steering is the second most common issue at 3.7%. Tyres follows at 3.7%.

⚠ Based on limited data (54 tests)

Top failures specific to 2013 models only. The overall V70 Se Nav D2 Auto page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Noise, Emissions And Leaks3.7%2
2Steering3.7%2
3Tyres3.7%2
4Non-component Advisories1.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 57,852 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Noise, emissions and leaks0.64% per 10K miSteering0.64% per 10K miTyres0.64% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.32% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Noise, emissions and leaks0.643.7%2
Steering0.643.7%2
Tyres0.643.7%2
Non-component advisories0.321.9%1

Mileage Statistics

57,852
Mean
62,157
Median
42,330
25th Percentile
81,989
75th Percentile
3.53% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2013 Volvo V70 Se Nav D2 Auto has an MOT pass rate of 79.6% based on 54 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 57,852 miles on the odometer. With a 20.4% failure rate, the 2013 V70 Se Nav D2 Auto is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 Volvo V70 Se Nav D2 Auto, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to noise, emissions and leaks: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help. At 57,852 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Noise, emissions and leaks — 3.7% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 3.7% of MOT failures on 2013 Volvo V70 Se Nav D2 Auto models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Steering — 3.7% of failures

Steering issues account for 3.7% of MOT failures on 2013 Volvo V70 Se Nav D2 Auto models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Tyres — 3.7% of failures

Tyres issues account for 3.7% of MOT failures on 2013 Volvo V70 Se Nav D2 Auto models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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