2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · OV51 EKM
2001 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 127,617 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/10/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2435cc
OV51 EKM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2015
- 127,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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OV51 EKM Mileage History
- 16/01/200776,600 mi
- 29/08/200778,546 mi+1,946 mi
- 12/08/200884,926 mi+6,380 mi
- 12/08/200987,248 mi+2,322 mi
- 12/08/200978,238 mi-9,010 mi
- 02/08/201091,280 mi+13,042 mi
- 18/11/201197,985 mi+6,705 mi
- 28/11/2012106,073 mi+8,088 mi
- 30/11/2012106,073 mi
- 19/11/2013115,317 mi+9,244 mi
- 19/11/2013115,318 mi+1 mi
- 12/11/2014123,176 mi+7,858 mi
- 07/12/2015127,617 mi+4,441 mi
Average of roughly 5,739 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
OV51 EKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo V70 (OV51 EKM) between January 2007 and December 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2015 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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