2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · Y253 AFP
2001 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 96,962 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y253 AFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 96,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y253 AFP 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 2001 Volvo V70 (Y253 AFP) between February 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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 (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body sharp and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
Y253 AFP Mileage History
- 27/02/202491,654 mi
- 18/03/202595,719 mi+4,065 mi
- 21/03/202595,722 mi+3 mi
- 25/03/202696,917 mi+1,195 mi
- 14/05/202696,962 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 2,403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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