2000 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · W196 EPU
2000 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 112,872 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W196 EPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2024
- 112,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W196 EPU 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 2000 Volvo V70 (W196 EPU) between February 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W196 EPU Mileage History
- 22/02/2022109,897 mi
- 22/02/2023112,503 mi+2,606 mi
- 23/02/2023112,503 mi
- 06/06/2024112,870 mi+367 mi
- 06/06/2024112,872 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- AW55 automatic gearbox wearSerious
Neglected fluid changes allow the five-speed auto to flare, bang into drive or feel reluctant once fully warmed through.
- Tailgate wiring and rear wash-wipe faultsModerate
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
The V70’s weight and typical family use wear front bushes, links and top mounts steadily, leaving the estate clunky and vague.
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