Official DVLA Record

1998 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R312 BAX

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/09/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
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R312 BAX Mileage History

  1. 02/09/2023241,939 mi
  2. 13/09/2023241,940 mi+1 mi
  3. 12/08/2024245,007 mi+3,067 mi
  4. 20/08/2024245,007 mi
  5. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 15:18
MOT Analysis

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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