1997 Volvo V70 2.0L Petrol · R265 DGX
1997 Volvo V70 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 127,721 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R265 DGX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 127,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R265 DGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (R265 DGX) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 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: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
R265 DGX Mileage History
- 28/07/200659,824 mi
- 16/07/200763,613 mi+3,789 mi
- 21/07/200868,514 mi+4,901 mi
- 13/07/200972,410 mi+3,896 mi
- 02/07/201077,674 mi+5,264 mi
- 02/07/201077,674 mi
- 19/07/201182,426 mi+4,752 mi
- 19/07/201182,429 mi+3 mi
- 17/07/201285,601 mi+3,172 mi
- 09/07/201389,928 mi+4,327 mi
- 15/07/201495,274 mi+5,346 mi
- 29/06/201598,156 mi+2,882 mi
- 04/07/2016101,257 mi+3,101 mi
- 19/07/2017103,502 mi+2,245 mi
- 10/07/2018105,146 mi+1,644 mi
- 26/06/2019106,096 mi+950 mi
- 13/08/2020106,310 mi+214 mi
- 13/08/2020106,310 mi
- 02/08/2021110,675 mi+4,365 mi
- 02/08/2021110,675 mi
- 08/08/2022115,854 mi+5,179 mi
- 02/08/2023117,555 mi+1,701 mi
- 22/07/2024120,236 mi+2,681 mi
- 22/07/2024120,236 mi
- 14/07/2025123,235 mi+2,999 mi
- 24/07/2026127,721 mi+4,486 mi
Average of roughly 3,397 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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