1999 Volvo V70 2.5L Diesel · V526 DVM
1999 Volvo V70 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 159,593 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V526 DVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 159,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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V526 DVM Mileage History
- 13/09/2022150,873 mi
- 31/08/2023154,386 mi+3,513 mi
- 12/08/2024157,229 mi+2,843 mi
- 29/07/2025159,593 mi+2,364 mi
- 18/08/2025159,593 mi
Average of roughly 2,977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V526 DVM 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 (V526 DVM) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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