1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R202 CGU
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 214,337 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R202 CGU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 214,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R202 CGU Mileage History
- 24/01/2006137,471 mi
- 26/01/2006137,489 mi+18 mi
- 19/01/2007146,226 mi+8,737 mi
- 29/01/2007146,328 mi+102 mi
- 18/01/2008150,700 mi+4,372 mi
- 16/02/2009153,600 mi+2,900 mi
- 15/02/2010157,115 mi+3,515 mi
- 31/03/2011168,545 mi+11,430 mi
- 03/04/2012177,002 mi+8,457 mi
- 10/04/2013181,443 mi+4,441 mi
- 04/08/2015184,469 mi+3,026 mi
- 05/08/2015184,480 mi+11 mi
- 16/08/2016187,032 mi+2,552 mi
- 21/08/2017190,556 mi+3,524 mi
- 24/08/2017190,568 mi+12 mi
- 20/08/2018209,868 mi+19,300 mi
- 21/08/2018209,882 mi+14 mi
- 22/10/2019210,104 mi+222 mi
- 30/09/2020210,923 mi+819 mi
- 11/10/2021211,119 mi+196 mi
- 17/02/2023211,345 mi+226 mi
- 20/02/2023211,365 mi+20 mi
- 28/02/2024212,211 mi+846 mi
- 19/03/2025212,879 mi+668 mi
- 01/04/2026214,337 mi+1,458 mi
Average of roughly 3,808 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R202 CGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (R202 CGU) between January 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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