1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R363 ANC
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 23/12/1997. Recorded mileage 200,463 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,463 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
R363 ANC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/07/2026
- 200,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R363 ANC Mileage History
- 04/08/2023193,990 mi
- 03/05/2024193,990 mi
- 15/07/2025197,235 mi+3,245 mi
- 17/07/2025197,236 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/2026200,463 mi+3,227 mi
Average of roughly 2,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R363 ANC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (R363 ANC) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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