1997 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · P556 HBW
1997 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 233,241 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P556 HBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2008
- 233,241 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: Below Average
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P556 HBW Mileage History
- 16/05/2006194,685 mi
- 02/06/2007210,168 mi+15,483 mi
- 31/05/2008233,223 mi+23,055 mi
- 02/06/2008233,241 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 18,831 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P556 HBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S70 (P556 HBW) between May 2006 and June 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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