1997 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · R655 FNG
1997 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 194,344 miles. MOT valid until 02/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2319cc
R655 FNG Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 194,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R655 FNG Mileage History
- 13/07/2005117,172 mi
- 28/07/2006129,984 mi+12,812 mi
- 23/07/2007138,714 mi+8,730 mi
- 26/07/2007138,726 mi+12 mi
- 27/07/2007138,728 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/2008139,615 mi+887 mi
- 29/07/2008139,695 mi+80 mi
- 08/07/2009142,358 mi+2,663 mi
- 16/07/2009142,435 mi+77 mi
- 14/07/2010145,646 mi+3,211 mi
- 21/07/2010145,667 mi+21 mi
- 15/09/2011143,360 mi-2,307 mi
- 18/09/2012148,474 mi+5,114 mi
- 11/11/2013151,417 mi+2,943 mi
- 11/11/2013151,417 mi
- 15/09/2014152,419 mi+1,002 mi
- 15/09/2014152,419 mi
- 16/08/2016152,816 mi+397 mi
- 02/05/2018153,116 mi+300 mi
- 04/05/2023153,343 mi+227 mi
- 04/05/2023153,343 mi
- 01/05/2024172,316 mi+18,973 mi
- 17/04/2025183,137 mi+10,821 mi
- 11/04/2026194,344 mi+11,207 mi
Average of roughly 3,720 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R655 FNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (R655 FNG) between July 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working WING INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
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