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2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · Y287 BCL

Y287 BCL

2001 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 124,413 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
VOLVO V70
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
124,413 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2435cc
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Y287 BCL Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
  • 124,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

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Y287 BCL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Nov 2026, 14:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo V70 (Y287 BCL) between February 2006 and February 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

Y287 BCL Mileage History

  1. 06/02/200635,062 mi
  2. 31/01/200739,823 mi+4,761 mi
  3. 16/01/200845,697 mi+5,874 mi
  4. 22/01/200951,398 mi+5,701 mi
  5. 26/01/201055,087 mi+3,689 mi
  6. 31/01/201158,250 mi+3,163 mi
  7. 26/01/201261,430 mi+3,180 mi
  8. 17/01/201365,310 mi+3,880 mi
  9. 28/01/201471,008 mi+5,698 mi
  10. 29/01/201471,012 mi+4 mi
  11. 27/01/201577,383 mi+6,371 mi
  12. 27/01/201577,383 mi
  13. 05/02/201685,017 mi+7,634 mi
  14. 05/02/201685,017 mi
  15. 08/02/201790,909 mi+5,892 mi
  16. 09/02/201790,915 mi+6 mi
  17. 24/01/201896,179 mi+5,264 mi
  18. 24/01/201896,179 mi
  19. 24/01/2019101,864 mi+5,685 mi
  20. 04/02/2019101,891 mi+27 mi
  21. 06/02/2020107,982 mi+6,091 mi
  22. 08/02/2021111,359 mi+3,377 mi
  23. 18/01/2022114,264 mi+2,905 mi
  24. 24/01/2023116,708 mi+2,444 mi
  25. 24/01/2023116,708 mi
  26. 09/02/2024119,078 mi+2,370 mi
  27. 28/01/2025121,594 mi+2,516 mi
  28. 31/01/2025121,599 mi+5 mi
  29. 07/02/2026124,413 mi+2,814 mi

Average of roughly 4,467 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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Known faults for Volvo V70 (P2)

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2001 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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