2000 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · 316 VF
2000 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 88,680 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2000
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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316 VF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 88,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
316 VF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volvo V70 (316 VF) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)”.
316 VF Mileage History
- 10/02/200638,087 mi
- 14/02/200638,135 mi+48 mi
- 13/02/200745,283 mi+7,148 mi
- 12/02/200851,988 mi+6,705 mi
- 02/02/200956,778 mi+4,790 mi
- 03/02/201060,809 mi+4,031 mi
- 02/02/201164,668 mi+3,859 mi
- 02/02/201267,221 mi+2,553 mi
- 11/02/201369,738 mi+2,517 mi
- 14/02/201471,557 mi+1,819 mi
- 19/02/201572,756 mi+1,199 mi
- 19/02/201673,168 mi+412 mi
- 22/02/201673,168 mi
- 01/03/201774,058 mi+890 mi
- 05/02/201874,631 mi+573 mi
- 08/01/201975,553 mi+922 mi
- 14/01/201975,554 mi+1 mi
- 18/02/202077,080 mi+1,526 mi
- 24/02/202177,438 mi+358 mi
- 01/06/202280,185 mi+2,747 mi
- 30/05/202381,741 mi+1,556 mi
- 28/05/202484,203 mi+2,462 mi
- 30/05/202586,367 mi+2,164 mi
- 29/05/202688,680 mi+2,313 mi
Average of roughly 2,493 miles per year across 24 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: Good
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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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