2000 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · W447 AAY
2000 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 148,385 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W447 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 148,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W447 AAY 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 (W447 AAY) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 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: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
W447 AAY Mileage History
- 04/10/2023141,753 mi
- 15/10/2024143,760 mi+2,007 mi
- 15/10/2024143,760 mi
- 09/10/2025145,908 mi+2,148 mi
- 06/10/2026148,385 mi+2,477 mi
Average of roughly 2,207 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: Good
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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
Repeated tailgate movement can break the loom and washer pipework, bringing rear wiper failure, central-locking faults or water leaks into the boot area.
- 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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