1998 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · R415 HYJ
1998 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 181,448 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,448 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
R415 HYJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2009
- 181,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R415 HYJ Mileage History
- 21/06/2005128,819 mi
- 05/06/2006137,140 mi+8,321 mi
- 05/06/2006137,140 mi
- 29/05/2007153,545 mi+16,405 mi
- 20/06/2008168,812 mi+15,267 mi
- 20/05/2009181,254 mi+12,442 mi
- 10/06/2009181,448 mi+194 mi
Average of roughly 13,257 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R415 HYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo S70 (R415 HYJ) between June 2005 and June 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2009 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 (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
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