1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R751 ADV
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 96,510 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R751 ADV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 96,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R751 ADV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (R751 ADV) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Side repeater incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
R751 ADV Mileage History
- 27/03/202492,128 mi
- 21/03/202594,776 mi+2,648 mi
- 21/03/202594,777 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/202696,510 mi+1,733 mi
- 12/05/202696,510 mi
Average of roughly 2,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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