2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · Y81 TCF
2001 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2001. Recorded mileage 187,694 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y81 TCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 187,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y81 TCF 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 (Y81 TCF) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 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: Suspension (16 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
Y81 TCF Mileage History
- 10/10/2023172,193 mi
- 09/10/2024177,044 mi+4,851 mi
- 08/10/2025182,321 mi+5,277 mi
- 08/10/2025182,322 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2026187,694 mi+5,372 mi
Average of roughly 5,179 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
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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