No, S542 TCL is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for S542 TCL?

The MOT for S542 TCL is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 July 2016.

What is the recorded mileage of S542 TCL?

The recorded mileage for S542 TCL is 166,384 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S542 TCL ULEZ compliant?

No, S542 TCL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Volvo V70 2.0L Petrol · S542 TCL

S542 TCL

1998 Volvo V70 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 166,384 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLVO V70
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 13/07/2016
Road Tax: Untaxed (16/04/2016)
Recorded Mileage: 166,384 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 13/07/2016

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 16/04/2016

Mileage: 166,384 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1984cc

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S542 TCL Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2015
166,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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S542 TCL Mileage History

11/07/2005127,840 mi
10/07/2006131,178 mi+3,338 mi
10/07/2006131,178 mi
05/07/2007133,379 mi+2,201 mi
06/07/2007133,379 mi
02/07/2008135,094 mi+1,715 mi
02/07/2008135,094 mi
06/07/2009138,387 mi+3,293 mi
07/07/2010143,059 mi+4,672 mi
08/07/2010143,059 mi
14/07/2011146,893 mi+3,834 mi
14/07/2011146,893 mi
07/07/2012152,344 mi+5,451 mi
07/07/2012152,344 mi
05/07/2013157,975 mi+5,631 mi
08/07/2014163,104 mi+5,129 mi
11/07/2014163,104 mi
08/07/2015166,384 mi+3,280 mi
14/07/2015166,384 mi

Average of roughly 3,852 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

S542 TCL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 15:06

MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V70 (S542 TCL) between July 2005 and July 2015.

The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 14 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.

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