1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R658 EWR
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 08/10/1997. Recorded mileage 256,861 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 256,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2435cc
R658 EWR Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2024
- 256,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R658 EWR Mileage History
- 03/08/2006142,453 mi
- 08/08/2007156,514 mi+14,061 mi
- 13/08/2008169,415 mi+12,901 mi
- 13/08/2008169,415 mi
- 04/08/2009181,308 mi+11,893 mi
- 06/09/2010185,403 mi+4,095 mi
- 06/09/2010185,403 mi
- 03/01/2012187,588 mi+2,185 mi
- 28/12/2012189,221 mi+1,633 mi
- 04/01/2013189,226 mi+5 mi
- 06/01/2014189,930 mi+704 mi
- 06/01/2014189,930 mi
- 06/01/2015190,781 mi+851 mi
- 15/01/2015190,788 mi+7 mi
- 26/01/2016191,961 mi+1,173 mi
- 12/01/2017192,505 mi+544 mi
- 13/01/2017192,505 mi
- 27/01/2018204,726 mi+12,221 mi
- 26/01/2019218,602 mi+13,876 mi
- 01/02/2020233,140 mi+14,538 mi
- 06/02/2021240,515 mi+7,375 mi
- 13/05/2022250,533 mi+10,018 mi
- 21/05/2022250,536 mi+3 mi
- 30/05/2023252,845 mi+2,309 mi
- 12/08/2024256,861 mi+4,016 mi
Average of roughly 6,347 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R658 EWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (R658 EWR) between August 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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