1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R901 AAV
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 06/10/1997. Recorded mileage 83,554 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2435cc
R901 AAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 83,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R901 AAV Mileage History
- 14/10/202276,243 mi
- 05/10/202378,210 mi+1,967 mi
- 07/10/202481,437 mi+3,227 mi
- 09/10/202583,554 mi+2,117 mi
- 15/10/202583,554 mi
Average of roughly 2,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R901 AAV 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 (R901 AAV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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