1997 Volvo V70 2.0L Petrol · P73 RSG
1997 Volvo V70 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04/06/1997. Recorded mileage 359,627 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 359,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1999cc
P73 RSG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2023
- 359,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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P73 RSG Mileage History
- 18/03/2022350,330 mi
- 29/03/2022350,349 mi+19 mi
- 30/03/2022350,355 mi+6 mi
- 12/04/2023359,627 mi+9,272 mi
Average of roughly 8,710 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P73 RSG 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 (P73 RSG) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)”.
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