1997 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · R770 ADV
1997 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 226,946 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,946 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
R770 ADV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 226,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R770 ADV Mileage History
- 12/12/2023220,417 mi
- 14/12/2023220,443 mi+26 mi
- 24/02/2025224,270 mi+3,827 mi
- 01/03/2025224,270 mi
- 17/07/2026226,946 mi+2,676 mi
Average of roughly 2,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R770 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 (R770 ADV) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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