1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · 5 KD
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 176,317 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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5 KD Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 176,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
5 KD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (5 KD) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
5 KD Mileage History
- 07/03/200686,399 mi
- 01/03/200797,086 mi+10,687 mi
- 06/03/200797,130 mi+44 mi
- 07/03/2008105,905 mi+8,775 mi
- 05/03/2009113,272 mi+7,367 mi
- 05/03/2009113,272 mi
- 04/03/2010118,363 mi+5,091 mi
- 01/03/2011123,585 mi+5,222 mi
- 01/03/2011123,585 mi
- 06/03/2012128,591 mi+5,006 mi
- 06/03/2013134,095 mi+5,504 mi
- 06/03/2013134,095 mi
- 26/02/2014139,386 mi+5,291 mi
- 26/02/2014139,386 mi
- 03/03/2015144,729 mi+5,343 mi
- 04/03/2015144,736 mi+7 mi
- 03/03/2016147,735 mi+2,999 mi
- 07/03/2017151,952 mi+4,217 mi
- 07/03/2018155,671 mi+3,719 mi
- 16/03/2018155,675 mi+4 mi
- 06/03/2019159,329 mi+3,654 mi
- 04/03/2020162,769 mi+3,440 mi
- 09/03/2021163,762 mi+993 mi
- 09/03/2021163,762 mi
- 15/03/2022164,800 mi+1,038 mi
- 10/03/2023168,156 mi+3,356 mi
- 13/03/2024171,094 mi+2,938 mi
- 12/03/2025173,852 mi+2,758 mi
- 09/03/2026176,213 mi+2,361 mi
- 13/03/2026176,317 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 4,492 miles per year across 30 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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