2000 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · X728 ACA
2000 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 162,881 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X728 ACA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 162,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X728 ACA 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 (X728 ACA) between July 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Direction indicator not working nearside front and offside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cut to cords in badly cracked/perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative and beam aim low (4.1.5 (a))”.
X728 ACA Mileage History
- 06/07/2022159,696 mi
- 20/03/2024160,987 mi+1,291 mi
- 08/04/2024160,993 mi+6 mi
- 31/03/2025162,875 mi+1,882 mi
- 24/04/2025162,881 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,137 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: Poor
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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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