1998 Volvo V70 2.5L Diesel · R280 AWL
1998 Volvo V70 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/03/1998. Recorded mileage 205,112 miles. MOT valid until 04/10/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2461cc
R280 AWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 205,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R280 AWL Mileage History
- 06/10/2022202,038 mi
- 26/09/2023203,276 mi+1,238 mi
- 27/09/2023203,276 mi
- 26/09/2024204,250 mi+974 mi
- 23/09/2025205,112 mi+862 mi
Average of roughly 1,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R280 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 (R280 AWL) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords expoesd (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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