1998 Volvo V70 2.5L Diesel · R287 AWL
1998 Volvo V70 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 274,770 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 274,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R287 AWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2026
- 274,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R287 AWL Mileage History
- 11/04/2023256,022 mi
- 11/04/2024263,471 mi+7,449 mi
- 22/04/2025268,995 mi+5,524 mi
- 24/04/2025268,997 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/2026274,770 mi+5,773 mi
Average of roughly 6,154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R287 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 (R287 AWL) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R287 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R287AWL.
BMW
316
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
BAJAJ
125cc
SAAB
900
MAZDA
BONGO
KAWASAKI
ZX-7R
PORSCHE
BOXSTER
VOLVO
900 Series
HONDA
NT650V DEAUVILLE
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
SAAB
9-5
VOLVO V70 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1998 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.