1997 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · P472 DWL
1997 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 26/03/1997. Recorded mileage 178,502 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,502 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
P472 DWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 178,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P472 DWL Mileage History
- 26/08/2022176,217 mi
- 29/08/2023176,975 mi+758 mi
- 02/09/2024177,859 mi+884 mi
- 01/05/2026178,502 mi+643 mi
Average of roughly 621 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P472 DWL 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 (P472 DWL) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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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