2014 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · OY63 MGJ
2014 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2014. Recorded mileage 200,184 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OY63 MGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 200,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY63 MGJ 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 2014 Volvo V70 (OY63 MGJ) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road 22mm crack A-zone (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
OY63 MGJ Mileage History
- 31/03/2023173,500 mi
- 05/04/2024183,467 mi+9,967 mi
- 16/04/2024183,484 mi+17 mi
- 15/04/2025191,668 mi+8,184 mi
- 21/04/2026200,184 mi+8,516 mi
Average of roughly 8,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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