1997 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · P727 HBW
1997 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 25/06/1997. Recorded mileage 91,141 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2435cc
P727 HBW Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 91,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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P727 HBW Mileage History
- 27/07/200667,832 mi
- 28/07/200770,338 mi+2,506 mi
- 21/07/200872,799 mi+2,461 mi
- 21/07/200872,799 mi
- 22/07/200974,811 mi+2,012 mi
- 22/07/200974,811 mi
- 31/07/200974,811 mi
- 21/07/201076,412 mi+1,601 mi
- 22/07/201076,412 mi
- 19/07/201178,187 mi+1,775 mi
- 20/07/201178,187 mi
- 29/06/201279,704 mi+1,517 mi
- 26/06/201381,410 mi+1,706 mi
- 26/06/201381,410 mi
- 01/07/201483,442 mi+2,032 mi
- 01/07/201483,443 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/201585,426 mi+1,983 mi
- 26/06/201585,426 mi
- 04/07/201687,319 mi+1,893 mi
- 05/07/201687,319 mi
- 29/06/201788,768 mi+1,449 mi
- 29/06/201788,768 mi
- 28/06/201888,826 mi+58 mi
- 28/06/201888,826 mi
- 14/06/201989,354 mi+528 mi
- 18/06/201989,347 mi-7 mi
- 10/08/202090,063 mi+716 mi
- 10/08/202090,063 mi
- 17/08/202190,419 mi+356 mi
- 17/08/202190,419 mi
- 16/08/202290,684 mi+265 mi
- 16/08/202290,685 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/202390,835 mi+150 mi
- 10/08/202390,835 mi
- 15/08/202490,975 mi+140 mi
- 13/08/202591,141 mi+166 mi
Average of roughly 1,224 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P727 HBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S70 (P727 HBW) between July 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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