1997 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · P942 CCT
1997 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 15/05/1997. Recorded mileage 78,974 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,974 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
P942 CCT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 78,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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P942 CCT Mileage History
- 31/07/200624,290 mi
- 10/07/200725,287 mi+997 mi
- 11/07/200725,287 mi
- 02/08/200826,512 mi+1,225 mi
- 18/07/200927,604 mi+1,092 mi
- 08/07/201030,355 mi+2,751 mi
- 21/07/201137,038 mi+6,683 mi
- 18/07/201232,159 mi-4,879 mi
- 30/07/201332,340 mi+181 mi
- 20/08/201432,619 mi+279 mi
- 23/09/201532,865 mi+246 mi
- 28/09/201632,793 mi-72 mi
- 03/10/201632,794 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/201740,281 mi+7,487 mi
- 18/12/201842,694 mi+2,413 mi
- 18/12/201842,695 mi+1 mi
- 29/11/201944,390 mi+1,695 mi
- 08/12/202053,430 mi+9,040 mi
- 12/12/202053,508 mi+78 mi
- 26/06/202361,138 mi+7,630 mi
- 05/07/202361,139 mi+1 mi
- 15/08/202472,215 mi+11,076 mi
- 01/08/202578,974 mi+6,759 mi
Average of roughly 2,877 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P942 CCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S70 (P942 CCT) between July 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))”.
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