1999 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · V481 DGV
1999 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 137,702 miles. MOT valid until 20/08/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2435cc
V481 DGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 137,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V481 DGV Mileage History
- 05/08/2024130,481 mi
- 05/08/2024130,481 mi
- 28/07/2025134,598 mi+4,117 mi
- 28/07/2025134,598 mi
- 04/08/2026137,702 mi+3,104 mi
Average of roughly 3,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V481 DGV 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 1999 Volvo V70 (V481 DGV) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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