1997 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · P374 CAY
1997 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 09/05/1997. Recorded mileage 261,554 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2435cc
P374 CAY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2022
- 261,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P374 CAY Mileage History
- 11/03/2006120,857 mi
- 11/03/2006120,857 mi
- 17/03/2007130,800 mi+9,943 mi
- 15/03/2008137,170 mi+6,370 mi
- 28/03/2009141,060 mi+3,890 mi
- 17/03/2010143,094 mi+2,034 mi
- 15/03/2011148,528 mi+5,434 mi
- 08/03/2012152,665 mi+4,137 mi
- 08/03/2012152,665 mi
- 02/04/2013158,925 mi+6,260 mi
- 03/04/2013158,927 mi+2 mi
- 24/03/2014170,222 mi+11,295 mi
- 05/03/2015183,009 mi+12,787 mi
- 21/03/2016196,145 mi+13,136 mi
- 20/03/2017211,283 mi+15,138 mi
- 12/03/2018224,957 mi+13,674 mi
- 12/03/2019238,589 mi+13,632 mi
- 23/03/2020249,439 mi+10,850 mi
- 03/03/2021256,362 mi+6,923 mi
- 13/06/2022261,544 mi+5,182 mi
- 27/06/2022261,554 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 8,634 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P374 CAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S70 (P374 CAY) between March 2006 and June 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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