2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · Y59 BFV
2001 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 93,544 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y59 BFV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2024
- 93,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y59 BFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo V70 (Y59 BFV) between March 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Y59 BFV Mileage History
- 14/03/202290,321 mi
- 28/02/202391,977 mi+1,656 mi
- 27/02/202493,544 mi+1,567 mi
Average of roughly 1,647 miles per year across 3 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: 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
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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