1997 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R969 XEW
1997 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 200,949 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R969 XEW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2011
- 200,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R969 XEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V70 (R969 XEW) between May 2005 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”.
R969 XEW Mileage History
- 09/05/2005116,121 mi
- 23/06/2006132,697 mi+16,576 mi
- 29/06/2006133,026 mi+329 mi
- 29/06/2007150,668 mi+17,642 mi
- 05/07/2007150,819 mi+151 mi
- 02/07/2008172,209 mi+21,390 mi
- 04/07/2008172,209 mi
- 27/11/2009188,026 mi+15,817 mi
- 04/12/2009188,027 mi+1 mi
- 06/04/2011200,916 mi+12,889 mi
- 14/04/2011200,949 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 14,301 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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