2000 Volvo V70 2.5L Diesel · A11 PLN
2000 Volvo V70 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 243,791 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A11 PLN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 243,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A11 PLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volvo V70 (A11 PLN) between February 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
A11 PLN Mileage History
- 22/02/200670,533 mi
- 10/02/200783,583 mi+13,050 mi
- 16/02/200893,685 mi+10,102 mi
- 21/02/2009101,807 mi+8,122 mi
- 21/02/2009101,807 mi
- 27/02/2010108,857 mi+7,050 mi
- 26/02/2011115,705 mi+6,848 mi
- 02/03/2012122,822 mi+7,117 mi
- 03/03/2012122,822 mi
- 23/02/2013130,522 mi+7,700 mi
- 02/03/2013130,533 mi+11 mi
- 01/03/2014138,351 mi+7,818 mi
- 07/03/2015146,585 mi+8,234 mi
- 30/01/2016153,877 mi+7,292 mi
- 23/01/2017162,022 mi+8,145 mi
- 27/01/2018172,712 mi+10,690 mi
- 26/01/2019184,313 mi+11,601 mi
- 03/01/2020195,897 mi+11,584 mi
- 30/01/2021200,361 mi+4,464 mi
- 12/02/2022204,626 mi+4,265 mi
- 24/08/2022207,779 mi+3,153 mi
- 26/08/2023217,569 mi+9,790 mi
- 10/08/2024225,393 mi+7,824 mi
- 02/09/2025234,983 mi+9,590 mi
- 05/09/2026243,791 mi+8,808 mi
Average of roughly 8,438 miles per year across 25 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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