1997 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · P31 RBD
1997 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13/06/1997. Recorded mileage 214,952 miles. MOT valid until 25/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,952 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
P31 RBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 214,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P31 RBD Mileage History
- 28/10/2021212,357 mi
- 08/06/2023213,212 mi+855 mi
- 05/10/2024213,855 mi+643 mi
- 05/10/2024213,855 mi
- 27/06/2026214,952 mi+1,097 mi
Average of roughly 557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P31 RBD 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 (P31 RBD) between October 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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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