1998 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R478 PGM
1998 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 135,859 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,859 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
R478 PGM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2017
- 135,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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R478 PGM Mileage History
- 10/05/200682,416 mi
- 08/05/200789,101 mi+6,685 mi
- 09/05/200894,437 mi+5,336 mi
- 13/05/200894,466 mi+29 mi
- 05/05/2009100,052 mi+5,586 mi
- 06/05/2010107,350 mi+7,298 mi
- 09/05/2011114,146 mi+6,796 mi
- 14/05/2012120,353 mi+6,207 mi
- 10/05/2013125,233 mi+4,880 mi
- 25/04/2014129,105 mi+3,872 mi
- 10/02/2015132,751 mi+3,646 mi
- 10/02/2015132,751 mi
- 20/02/2016133,690 mi+939 mi
- 15/06/2017135,859 mi+2,169 mi
Average of roughly 4,815 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R478 PGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V70 (R478 PGM) between May 2006 and June 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2017 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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