2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · Y771 NKX
2001 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 96,929 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2007.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y771 NKX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2006
- 96,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y771 NKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo V70 (Y771 NKX) between July 2005 and July 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
Y771 NKX Mileage History
- 13/07/200581,875 mi
- 04/07/200696,929 mi+15,054 mi
- 04/07/200696,929 mi
Average of roughly 15,438 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V70 (P2)
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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- AW55 automatic gearbox wearSerious
Neglected fluid changes allow the five-speed auto to flare, bang into drive or feel reluctant once fully warmed through.
- Tailgate wiring and rear wash-wipe faultsModerate
Repeated tailgate movement can break the loom and washer pipework, bringing rear wiper failure, central-locking faults or water leaks into the boot area.
- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
The V70’s weight and typical family use wear front bushes, links and top mounts steadily, leaving the estate clunky and vague.
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