1997 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · R70 NGM
1997 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 153,894 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,894 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
R70 NGM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2008
- 153,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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R70 NGM Mileage History
- 06/11/2006103,091 mi
- 10/11/2006103,091 mi
- 15/11/2007128,896 mi+25,805 mi
- 15/11/2007128,896 mi
- 23/10/2008153,890 mi+24,994 mi
- 12/11/2008153,894 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 25,171 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R70 NGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (R70 NGM) between November 2006 and November 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”.
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