1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · P850 ERD
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 197,212 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,212 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
P850 ERD Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2010
- 197,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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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P850 ERD Mileage History
- 09/09/2005141,068 mi
- 07/02/2007154,812 mi+13,744 mi
- 13/02/2007154,712 mi-100 mi
- 01/04/2008166,027 mi+11,315 mi
- 03/04/2008166,067 mi+40 mi
- 15/06/2009180,157 mi+14,090 mi
- 19/06/2009180,179 mi+22 mi
- 17/07/2010197,158 mi+16,979 mi
- 20/07/2010197,212 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 11,553 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P850 ERD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (P850 ERD) between September 2005 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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