1998 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · S651 BGJ
1998 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 188,514 miles. MOT valid until 15/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,514 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
S651 BGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 188,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S651 BGJ Mileage History
- 15/05/2024183,391 mi
- 29/04/2025186,221 mi+2,830 mi
- 29/04/2025186,221 mi
- 12/05/2026188,514 mi+2,293 mi
- 13/05/2026188,514 mi
Average of roughly 2,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S651 BGJ 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 (S651 BGJ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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