1997 Volvo S70 2.3L Petrol · P803 AUD
1997 Volvo S70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 10/01/1997. Recorded mileage 132,383 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2319cc
P803 AUD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 132,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P803 AUD Mileage History
- 19/05/2023127,567 mi
- 18/11/2024127,596 mi+29 mi
- 29/11/2025132,383 mi+4,787 mi
Average of roughly 1,901 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P803 AUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S70 (P803 AUD) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking from both gators (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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