2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · CU51 HDW
2001 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 133,691 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU51 HDW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/05/2023
- 133,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU51 HDW 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 (CU51 HDW) between June 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
CU51 HDW Mileage History
- 17/06/2022129,245 mi
- 17/06/2022129,245 mi
- 23/05/2023133,691 mi+4,446 mi
Average of roughly 4,775 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: Poor
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