1998 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R861 AWL
1998 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 29/05/1998. Recorded mileage 188,756 miles. MOT valid until 25/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,756 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
R861 AWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 188,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R861 AWL Mileage History
- 27/06/2023159,625 mi
- 01/07/2024169,577 mi+9,952 mi
- 26/06/2025178,573 mi+8,996 mi
- 28/06/2025178,610 mi+37 mi
- 20/07/2026188,756 mi+10,146 mi
Average of roughly 9,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R861 AWL 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 (R861 AWL) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
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