1997 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · N15 PAL
1997 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 18/09/1997. Recorded mileage 153,498 miles. MOT valid until 22/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,498 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
N15 PAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 153,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N15 PAL Mileage History
- 30/11/2023153,282 mi
- 18/12/2023153,283 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/2025153,453 mi+170 mi
- 08/06/2026153,497 mi+44 mi
- 12/06/2026153,498 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 85 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N15 PAL 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 (N15 PAL) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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