1997 Volvo V70 2.5L Diesel · P478 FWL
1997 Volvo V70 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 249,271 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P478 FWL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2017
- 249,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P478 FWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (P478 FWL) between October 2005 and May 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P478 FWL Mileage History
- 04/10/2005146,549 mi
- 04/10/2005146,549 mi
- 03/10/2006161,978 mi+15,429 mi
- 04/10/2006161,978 mi
- 21/05/2008189,519 mi+27,541 mi
- 21/05/2008189,519 mi
- 21/05/2009203,568 mi+14,049 mi
- 30/04/2010219,095 mi+15,527 mi
- 01/05/2010219,097 mi+2 mi
- 11/05/2011226,315 mi+7,218 mi
- 11/05/2011226,315 mi
- 15/05/2012231,979 mi+5,664 mi
- 11/05/2013235,341 mi+3,362 mi
- 13/05/2013235,345 mi+4 mi
- 13/05/2014237,827 mi+2,482 mi
- 05/05/2015239,594 mi+1,767 mi
- 05/05/2015239,597 mi+3 mi
- 17/05/2016243,824 mi+4,227 mi
- 18/05/2016243,836 mi+12 mi
- 13/05/2017249,271 mi+5,435 mi
Average of roughly 8,851 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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