1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R448 CMV
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 158,946 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R448 CMV Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 158,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R448 CMV 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 (R448 CMV) between April 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
R448 CMV Mileage History
- 25/04/200685,162 mi
- 28/04/200685,189 mi+27 mi
- 01/05/2007108,177 mi+22,988 mi
- 18/08/2008115,595 mi+7,418 mi
- 22/08/2008115,595 mi
- 04/09/2009119,309 mi+3,714 mi
- 04/09/2009119,309 mi
- 21/09/2010124,053 mi+4,744 mi
- 18/10/2012125,806 mi+1,753 mi
- 08/11/2013128,508 mi+2,702 mi
- 13/11/2014131,096 mi+2,588 mi
- 16/11/2015135,843 mi+4,747 mi
- 17/11/2015135,843 mi
- 07/12/2016143,933 mi+8,090 mi
- 07/12/2016143,933 mi
- 22/11/2017146,677 mi+2,744 mi
- 03/01/2019149,167 mi+2,490 mi
- 03/01/2019149,168 mi+1 mi
- 02/01/2020151,373 mi+2,205 mi
- 03/01/2020151,375 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/2021152,797 mi+1,422 mi
- 24/05/2021152,797 mi
- 24/05/2022154,176 mi+1,379 mi
- 05/07/2022154,208 mi+32 mi
- 07/07/2022154,214 mi+6 mi
- 27/07/2023155,304 mi+1,090 mi
- 27/07/2023155,304 mi
- 07/08/2024156,443 mi+1,139 mi
- 08/08/2024156,443 mi
- 15/08/2025157,680 mi+1,237 mi
- 18/08/2025157,684 mi+4 mi
- 20/08/2026158,935 mi+1,251 mi
- 27/08/2026158,946 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,628 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
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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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