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1998 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R186 BMX

R186 BMX

1998 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 06/03/1998. Recorded mileage 146,997 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.

Make & Model
VOLVO V70
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/09/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/09/2027)
Recorded Mileage
146,997 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/09/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
2435cc

R186 BMX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
  • 146,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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R186 BMX Mileage History

  1. 17/05/2022144,013 mi
  2. 18/05/2022144,019 mi+6 mi
  3. 23/05/2023144,625 mi+606 mi
  4. 29/05/2024145,555 mi+930 mi
  5. 17/09/2025146,997 mi+1,442 mi

Average of roughly 894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R186 BMX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (R186 BMX) between May 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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