2000 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · W763 AFR
2000 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 240,402 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W763 AFR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 240,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W763 AFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volvo V70 (W763 AFR) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
W763 AFR Mileage History
- 06/10/2022224,146 mi
- 07/10/2023231,063 mi+6,917 mi
- 25/09/2024240,402 mi+9,339 mi
- 25/09/2024240,402 mi
Average of roughly 8,249 miles per year across 4 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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