1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · P59 MFL
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 135,989 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/09/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,989 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
P59 MFL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2012
- 135,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P59 MFL Mileage History
- 22/12/2005102,232 mi
- 16/01/2007105,327 mi+3,095 mi
- 16/01/2007105,327 mi
- 19/12/2007108,735 mi+3,408 mi
- 31/01/2009112,094 mi+3,359 mi
- 26/01/2010114,883 mi+2,789 mi
- 01/02/2010114,924 mi+41 mi
- 27/01/2011123,571 mi+8,647 mi
- 25/01/2012135,989 mi+12,418 mi
- 26/01/2012135,989 mi
Average of roughly 5,538 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P59 MFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (P59 MFL) between December 2005 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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