1997 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · P254 ERM
1997 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 124,551 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,551 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
P254 ERM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
- 124,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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P254 ERM Mileage History
- 25/07/2022119,270 mi
- 25/07/2022119,270 mi
- 26/07/2023124,430 mi+5,160 mi
- 04/08/2023124,551 mi+121 mi
Average of roughly 5,144 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P254 ERM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (P254 ERM) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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