1997 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · R10 FAX
1997 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 143,786 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R10 FAX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 143,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R10 FAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (R10 FAX) between March 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”.
R10 FAX Mileage History
- 06/03/2007107,964 mi
- 29/03/2008109,422 mi+1,458 mi
- 18/03/2009110,543 mi+1,121 mi
- 29/03/2010112,118 mi+1,575 mi
- 28/03/2011113,324 mi+1,206 mi
- 30/03/2012116,599 mi+3,275 mi
- 11/04/2012116,599 mi
- 10/04/2013118,969 mi+2,370 mi
- 24/03/2014121,152 mi+2,183 mi
- 26/03/2015122,297 mi+1,145 mi
- 11/03/2016124,428 mi+2,131 mi
- 15/03/2017128,083 mi+3,655 mi
- 14/04/2018129,596 mi+1,513 mi
- 10/04/2019130,552 mi+956 mi
- 10/04/2019130,552 mi
- 26/10/2020131,285 mi+733 mi
- 08/01/2022136,758 mi+5,473 mi
- 08/01/2022136,758 mi
- 19/01/2023140,619 mi+3,861 mi
- 08/01/2024142,678 mi+2,059 mi
- 10/01/2025143,504 mi+826 mi
- 19/01/2026143,786 mi+282 mi
Average of roughly 1,898 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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