1997 Volvo V70 2.5L Petrol · P228 HBW
1997 Volvo V70 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27/05/1997. Recorded mileage 127,676 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
P228 HBW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2023
- 127,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P228 HBW Mileage History
- 14/09/200688,417 mi
- 12/09/200791,220 mi+2,803 mi
- 14/09/200791,220 mi
- 11/09/200893,989 mi+2,769 mi
- 11/09/200893,989 mi
- 11/09/200998,254 mi+4,265 mi
- 09/09/2010102,939 mi+4,685 mi
- 13/09/2011105,205 mi+2,266 mi
- 11/09/2012107,435 mi+2,230 mi
- 17/09/2012107,400 mi-35 mi
- 12/09/2013110,133 mi+2,733 mi
- 12/09/2013110,136 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/2014113,006 mi+2,870 mi
- 29/09/2014113,050 mi+44 mi
- 21/09/2015115,543 mi+2,493 mi
- 24/09/2015115,552 mi+9 mi
- 21/09/2016118,574 mi+3,022 mi
- 28/09/2016118,613 mi+39 mi
- 28/09/2017120,736 mi+2,123 mi
- 12/10/2017121,107 mi+371 mi
- 08/10/2018123,153 mi+2,046 mi
- 11/10/2018123,162 mi+9 mi
- 18/11/2019124,818 mi+1,656 mi
- 16/11/2020126,039 mi+1,221 mi
- 14/12/2021126,805 mi+766 mi
- 10/02/2023127,676 mi+871 mi
Average of roughly 2,393 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P228 HBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (P228 HBW) between September 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (28 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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