2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · Y875 BDS
2001 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 168,516 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y875 BDS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2022
- 168,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y875 BDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo V70 (Y875 BDS) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y875 BDS Mileage History
- 12/01/2022168,496 mi
- 24/01/2022168,516 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 603 miles per year across 2 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
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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