1997 Volvo V70 2.5L Diesel · P197 GTF
1997 Volvo V70 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/05/1997. Recorded mileage 144,230 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2461cc
P197 GTF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2024
- 144,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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P197 GTF Mileage History
- 23/05/200666,871 mi
- 18/05/200770,323 mi+3,452 mi
- 18/05/200770,323 mi
- 21/05/200874,047 mi+3,724 mi
- 27/05/200978,119 mi+4,072 mi
- 19/05/201081,832 mi+3,713 mi
- 13/05/201185,098 mi+3,266 mi
- 17/05/201287,585 mi+2,487 mi
- 29/05/201390,832 mi+3,247 mi
- 29/05/201390,832 mi
- 22/05/201493,673 mi+2,841 mi
- 22/05/201596,968 mi+3,295 mi
- 16/05/201699,211 mi+2,243 mi
- 04/05/2017102,090 mi+2,879 mi
- 17/04/2018105,828 mi+3,738 mi
- 14/05/2019107,637 mi+1,809 mi
- 11/09/2020112,870 mi+5,233 mi
- 09/09/2021118,184 mi+5,314 mi
- 30/08/2022128,716 mi+10,532 mi
- 05/09/2023137,751 mi+9,035 mi
- 19/09/2023137,766 mi+15 mi
- 16/09/2024144,230 mi+6,464 mi
Average of roughly 4,223 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
P197 GTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (P197 GTF) between May 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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