1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R462 DOK
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 68,260 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,260 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
R462 DOK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 68,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R462 DOK Mileage History
- 13/07/200632,776 mi
- 28/06/200737,088 mi+4,312 mi
- 20/06/200842,317 mi+5,229 mi
- 20/06/200842,318 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/200986,845 mi+44,527 mi
- 19/06/200946,846 mi-39,999 mi
- 17/06/201050,106 mi+3,260 mi
- 17/06/201050,106 mi
- 07/06/201151,372 mi+1,266 mi
- 21/05/201252,770 mi+1,398 mi
- 29/04/201355,389 mi+2,619 mi
- 28/04/201457,309 mi+1,920 mi
- 24/04/201558,744 mi+1,435 mi
- 26/04/201659,758 mi+1,014 mi
- 27/04/201761,139 mi+1,381 mi
- 06/02/201861,970 mi+831 mi
- 06/02/201861,970 mi
- 12/02/201861,970 mi
- 07/02/201963,625 mi+1,655 mi
- 05/02/202063,882 mi+257 mi
- 20/01/202165,584 mi+1,702 mi
- 27/01/202266,312 mi+728 mi
- 26/01/202366,531 mi+219 mi
- 23/01/202466,926 mi+395 mi
- 05/02/202567,576 mi+650 mi
- 29/01/202668,260 mi+684 mi
Average of roughly 1,815 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R462 DOK 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 (R462 DOK) between July 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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