1997 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · R9 BFV
1997 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 82,318 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R9 BFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 82,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R9 BFV 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 S70 (R9 BFV) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R9 BFV Mileage History
- 11/11/202274,293 mi
- 14/11/202274,294 mi+1 mi
- 21/11/202378,780 mi+4,486 mi
- 04/12/202378,794 mi+14 mi
- 17/04/202582,318 mi+3,524 mi
Average of roughly 3,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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