1998 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · R198 KPF
1998 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 164,122 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R198 KPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 164,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R198 KPF Mileage History
- 07/05/2024158,823 mi
- 08/05/2024158,823 mi
- 10/03/2025161,199 mi+2,376 mi
- 13/03/2026164,108 mi+2,909 mi
- 23/03/2026164,122 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R198 KPF MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V70 (R198 KPF) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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