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1997 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · P478 CWL

P478 CWL

1997 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 27/02/1997. Recorded mileage 186,955 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2435cc

P478 CWL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
  • 186,955 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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P478 CWL Mileage History

  1. 11/08/2022184,089 mi
  2. 11/08/2022184,089 mi
  3. 17/08/2023185,018 mi+929 mi
  4. 13/08/2024186,101 mi+1,083 mi
  5. 18/08/2025186,955 mi+854 mi

Average of roughly 949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P478 CWL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1997 Volvo S70 (P478 CWL) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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