2014 Volvo V70 2.0L Diesel · RV64 PPU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent test on 29 August 2025 at 87,756 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a clean pass in August 2024 at 84,537 miles, indicating that the issues identified during the 2023 inspection have been fully addressed and resolved. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 34,517 miles in September 2017 to the current 87,756 miles. This gradual increase suggests regular, predictable use rather than long periods of inactivity or heavy commercial application. The intervals between tests remain consistent, showing no significant gaps in the regulatory history. A buyer should focus on the braking system and tyre management, as these have been recurring points of concern. The 2023 failure at 78,998 miles highlighted thin rear brake pads and pitted or scored rear brake discs, alongside an inoperative engine MIL. While the 2024 and 2025 tests show no current issues, a physical inspection of the brake pad thickness and disc surface condition is advisable. The history also shows a pattern of tyres wearing on the edges, particularly in 2018 and 2020, which may point to previous wheel alignment or suspension bush issues. The 2023 failure regarding the engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) warrants a thorough diagnostic check to ensure the fault was properly rectified and not merely reset. Although the recent clean passes suggest the vehicle is currently well-maintained, verifying the condition of the suspension components and ensuring the tyres are not showing uneven wear will confirm if the previous maintenance trends have been permanently corrected.