1997 Volvo S70 2.3L Petrol · R442 PFC
1997 Volvo S70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 189,136 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,136 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
R442 PFC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2016
- 189,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R442 PFC Mileage History
- 09/06/2006138,744 mi
- 04/06/2007144,497 mi+5,753 mi
- 06/06/2007144,498 mi+1 mi
- 27/05/2008150,477 mi+5,979 mi
- 08/06/2009158,604 mi+8,127 mi
- 10/06/200915,604 mi-143,000 mi
- 07/06/2010163,434 mi+147,830 mi
- 09/06/2010163,483 mi+49 mi
- 06/06/2011169,384 mi+5,901 mi
- 21/05/2012173,637 mi+4,253 mi
- 02/06/2012173,683 mi+46 mi
- 31/05/2013177,752 mi+4,069 mi
- 23/05/2014180,936 mi+3,184 mi
- 20/05/2015184,169 mi+3,233 mi
- 17/05/2016189,136 mi+4,967 mi
Average of roughly 5,070 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R442 PFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S70 (R442 PFC) between June 2006 and May 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2016 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), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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