2013 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · A9 PWT
2013 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 88,339 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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A9 PWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 88,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A9 PWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo Xc70 (A9 PWT) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
A9 PWT Mileage History
- 28/10/202154,508 mi
- 19/10/202261,649 mi+7,141 mi
- 18/10/202370,946 mi+9,297 mi
- 19/09/202479,187 mi+8,241 mi
- 13/10/202588,339 mi+9,152 mi
Average of roughly 8,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo Volvo XC70 (Gen 3)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Central locking and immobiliser electrical faultsModerate
Auto Express names the XC70's central locking system and engine immobiliser as the electrical areas owners most often meet, and the Owners' Club has matching threads from the sibling V70 Mk3 platform: fobs that stop opening the car while the manual key does nothing either - i.e. the central-locking control side failing, not the battery in the fob. Diagnosing between CEM module, receiver and actuators is specialist work; on the DVSA side, 2008 cars also carry a recall for an electrical connector short circuit affecting airbag warning behaviour. Buy with the locks proven, not promised.
- Sunroof drain water into cabin and bootModerate
The XC70 shares the P3 estate’s drain architecture that FnF’s Volvo guide documents: front sunroof drains through a 90-degree elbow behind the front wheels that clogs or slips off, and rear drains emptying toward the trunk, meaning water ends up in the footwells, the spare-wheel well and under seat electronics. Owners' Club threads across the V70/XC70 section show the mess - rear footwells holding litres after big rain. On a crossover that gets washed and waxed more than a regular estate, blockage likelihood is higher, not lower.
- Rear self-levelling Nivomat damper cost and wearModerate
The XC70's load-levelling rear dampers give it the towing manners, and the Owners' Club thread shows the economics: noisy (squeaking that WD-40 quiets for 30 miles), Volvo charging around £470 a damper, and a choice limited to Monroe self-levelling units or a conversion that changes the springs and ride. Worn Nivomats spoil braking stability and bring MOT ride and braking-line advisories. Check the rear ride height when the car is unloaded - a squatting corner is the tell.
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