2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · BG51 VBK
2001 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 187,343 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG51 VBK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2024
- 187,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG51 VBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo V70 (BG51 VBK) between April 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BG51 VBK Mileage History
- 04/04/2022180,842 mi
- 27/03/2023184,331 mi+3,489 mi
- 03/04/2023184,497 mi+166 mi
- 28/03/2024187,343 mi+2,846 mi
Average of roughly 3,279 miles per year across 4 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
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- Tailgate wiring and rear wash-wipe faultsModerate
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
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