1998 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · R357 AYC
1998 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 176,666 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2435cc
R357 AYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 176,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R357 AYC Mileage History
- 03/06/2024157,848 mi
- 07/06/2024157,857 mi+9 mi
- 15/05/2025168,738 mi+10,881 mi
- 10/06/2026176,664 mi+7,926 mi
- 18/06/2026176,666 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R357 AYC 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 S70 (R357 AYC) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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