1998 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R127 BEW
1998 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 81,322 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R127 BEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 81,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R127 BEW Mileage History
- 06/08/202478,548 mi
- 06/08/202579,631 mi+1,083 mi
- 14/08/202579,632 mi+1 mi
- 17/08/202681,322 mi+1,690 mi
- 19/08/202681,322 mi
Average of roughly 1,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R127 BEW 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 1998 Volvo V70 (R127 BEW) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (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: “Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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