2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · KE51 BYZ
2001 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 148,477 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE51 BYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 148,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE51 BYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo V70 (KE51 BYZ) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KE51 BYZ Mileage History
- 07/12/2021134,511 mi
- 15/11/2022138,599 mi+4,088 mi
- 21/11/2023142,001 mi+3,402 mi
- 04/12/2024145,501 mi+3,500 mi
- 01/12/2025148,477 mi+2,976 mi
Average of roughly 3,505 miles per year across 5 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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VOLVO V70 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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