1999 Volvo V70 2.5L Diesel · V540 DGH
1999 Volvo V70 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/10/1999. Recorded mileage 147,962 miles. MOT valid until 22/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2461cc
V540 DGH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 147,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V540 DGH Mileage History
- 10/12/200581,047 mi
- 16/12/200686,561 mi+5,514 mi
- 14/12/200793,373 mi+6,812 mi
- 14/12/200793,373 mi
- 13/12/200899,380 mi+6,007 mi
- 15/12/2009102,770 mi+3,390 mi
- 14/12/2010105,981 mi+3,211 mi
- 15/12/2011109,043 mi+3,062 mi
- 14/12/2012112,119 mi+3,076 mi
- 13/12/2013115,115 mi+2,996 mi
- 18/12/2014118,845 mi+3,730 mi
- 19/12/2014118,860 mi+15 mi
- 19/12/2015122,587 mi+3,727 mi
- 23/12/2015122,626 mi+39 mi
- 07/12/2016125,931 mi+3,305 mi
- 05/12/2017129,403 mi+3,472 mi
- 12/12/2017129,455 mi+52 mi
- 23/11/2018132,435 mi+2,980 mi
- 25/11/2019135,484 mi+3,049 mi
- 03/12/2020138,021 mi+2,537 mi
- 09/12/2021139,995 mi+1,974 mi
- 16/12/2021140,000 mi+5 mi
- 23/11/2022141,774 mi+1,774 mi
- 28/11/2023143,901 mi+2,127 mi
- 04/12/2024145,947 mi+2,046 mi
- 17/12/2025147,962 mi+2,015 mi
Average of roughly 3,343 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
V540 DGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo V70 (V540 DGH) between December 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 104 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc ”.
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