2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · OV51 DYN
2001 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 215,339 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV51 DYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 215,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV51 DYN 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 (OV51 DYN) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
OV51 DYN Mileage History
- 21/02/2024207,717 mi
- 21/02/2024207,717 mi
- 20/02/2025210,957 mi+3,240 mi
- 18/02/2026215,339 mi+4,382 mi
- 18/02/2026215,339 mi
Average of roughly 3,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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