1998 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R312 BAX
1998 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 247,352 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,352 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
R312 BAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2025
- 247,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R312 BAX Mileage History
- 02/09/2023241,939 mi
- 13/09/2023241,940 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2024245,007 mi+3,067 mi
- 20/08/2024245,007 mi
- 10/09/2025247,352 mi+2,345 mi
Average of roughly 2,675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R312 BAX 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 (R312 BAX) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached BOTH rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills”.
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