1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · P726 DEP
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 128,343 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P726 DEP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 128,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P726 DEP 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 (P726 DEP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 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 (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
P726 DEP Mileage History
- 19/07/2024125,754 mi
- 09/07/2025126,814 mi+1,060 mi
- 14/07/2025126,814 mi
- 02/07/2026128,343 mi+1,529 mi
Average of roughly 1,326 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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