1997 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · R361 AAV
1997 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 127,427 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R361 AAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 127,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R361 AAV Mileage History
- 17/11/2022115,913 mi
- 21/08/2024121,573 mi+5,660 mi
- 21/08/2025123,893 mi+2,320 mi
- 21/08/2025123,893 mi
- 13/08/2026127,427 mi+3,534 mi
Average of roughly 3,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R361 AAV 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 S70 (R361 AAV) between November 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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