1997 Volvo V70 2.5L Petrol · R23 NBM
1997 Volvo V70 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1997. Recorded mileage 192,504 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
R23 NBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/07/2026
- 192,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 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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R23 NBM Mileage History
- 31/05/2022185,670 mi
- 11/10/2023185,858 mi+188 mi
- 11/07/2025186,113 mi+255 mi
- 08/08/2025186,119 mi+6 mi
- 10/07/2026192,504 mi+6,385 mi
Average of roughly 1,663 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R23 NBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (R23 NBM) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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