1997 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · P706 HBW
1997 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 24/06/1997. Recorded mileage 201,295 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,295 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
P706 HBW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2024
- 201,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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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P706 HBW Mileage History
- 28/06/2006112,372 mi
- 28/06/2006112,372 mi
- 01/06/2007117,992 mi+5,620 mi
- 30/06/2008125,162 mi+7,170 mi
- 07/07/2008125,215 mi+53 mi
- 03/07/2009134,389 mi+9,174 mi
- 07/07/2009134,546 mi+157 mi
- 21/07/2010145,356 mi+10,810 mi
- 23/07/2010145,379 mi+23 mi
- 07/07/2011151,681 mi+6,302 mi
- 14/07/2011151,859 mi+178 mi
- 22/09/2012158,871 mi+7,012 mi
- 01/10/2012158,873 mi+2 mi
- 18/10/2013166,141 mi+7,268 mi
- 23/10/2014169,365 mi+3,224 mi
- 06/11/2014169,365 mi
- 02/11/2015175,215 mi+5,850 mi
- 19/11/2015175,488 mi+273 mi
- 16/12/2016180,490 mi+5,002 mi
- 21/12/2017180,938 mi+448 mi
- 17/06/2019182,348 mi+1,410 mi
- 27/11/2020186,626 mi+4,278 mi
- 16/12/2021189,269 mi+2,643 mi
- 02/12/2022193,021 mi+3,752 mi
- 15/12/2023197,816 mi+4,795 mi
- 27/11/2024201,295 mi+3,479 mi
Average of roughly 4,828 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
P706 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 (P706 HBW) between June 2006 and November 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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