1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R746 AAC
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1997. Recorded mileage 196,972 miles. MOT valid until 29/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,972 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
R746 AAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 196,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R746 AAC Mileage History
- 22/03/2024190,481 mi
- 21/03/2025193,817 mi+3,336 mi
- 28/03/2025193,828 mi+11 mi
- 26/03/2026196,910 mi+3,082 mi
- 31/03/2026196,972 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 3,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R746 AAC 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 (R746 AAC) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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