1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R51 APW
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 149,454 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,454 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
R51 APW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2010
- 149,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R51 APW Mileage History
- 13/04/200699,234 mi
- 20/04/200699,408 mi+174 mi
- 20/04/200699,408 mi
- 13/04/2007111,794 mi+12,386 mi
- 14/04/2007111,796 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/2008123,904 mi+12,108 mi
- 09/04/2008123,904 mi
- 06/04/2009136,597 mi+12,693 mi
- 22/04/2010149,193 mi+12,596 mi
- 05/05/2010149,454 mi+261 mi
Average of roughly 12,366 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R51 APW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (R51 APW) between April 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2010 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 (3.4.1c)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
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