1997 Volvo V70 2.5L Diesel · P740 HBW
1997 Volvo V70 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 243,630 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P740 HBW Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 243,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P740 HBW Mileage History
- 27/06/2006148,644 mi
- 06/06/2007153,945 mi+5,301 mi
- 11/06/2008162,458 mi+8,513 mi
- 11/06/2008162,458 mi
- 16/06/2009169,046 mi+6,588 mi
- 16/06/2009169,046 mi
- 24/06/2010177,260 mi+8,214 mi
- 21/06/2011183,526 mi+6,266 mi
- 18/06/2012190,092 mi+6,566 mi
- 19/06/2012190,092 mi
- 10/06/2013196,032 mi+5,940 mi
- 11/06/2013196,032 mi
- 16/06/2014203,027 mi+6,995 mi
- 23/06/2014203,027 mi
- 22/06/2015209,776 mi+6,749 mi
- 25/06/2015209,776 mi
- 30/06/2016214,758 mi+4,982 mi
- 04/07/2016214,759 mi+1 mi
- 30/06/2017219,507 mi+4,748 mi
- 04/07/2017219,510 mi+3 mi
- 26/06/2018222,845 mi+3,335 mi
- 04/07/2018222,988 mi+143 mi
- 25/06/2019227,002 mi+4,014 mi
- 10/07/2019227,020 mi+18 mi
- 30/06/2020230,482 mi+3,462 mi
- 22/07/2021233,661 mi+3,179 mi
- 22/07/2022236,859 mi+3,198 mi
- 04/08/2022236,860 mi+1 mi
- 01/08/2023238,659 mi+1,799 mi
- 31/07/2024240,138 mi+1,479 mi
- 04/08/2025241,943 mi+1,805 mi
- 03/08/2026243,628 mi+1,685 mi
- 05/08/2026243,630 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,724 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
P740 HBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (P740 HBW) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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