1997 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · J26 DAE
1997 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 227,798 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J26 DAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 227,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J26 DAE Mileage History
- 24/03/2022253,795 mi
- 19/04/2023253,863 mi+68 mi
- 02/04/2024253,870 mi+7 mi
- 13/02/2025223,334 mi-30,536 mi
- 06/02/2026227,798 mi+4,464 mi
Average of roughly -6,710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J26 DAE 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 (J26 DAE) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
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