1998 Volvo V70 2.0L Petrol · R465 AOB
1998 Volvo V70 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/06/1998. Recorded mileage 195,779 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1984cc
R465 AOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 195,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R465 AOB Mileage History
- 15/11/2024194,042 mi
- 28/11/2024194,057 mi+15 mi
- 29/11/2024194,057 mi
- 26/11/2025195,779 mi+1,722 mi
- 28/11/2025195,779 mi
Average of roughly 1,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R465 AOB 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 (R465 AOB) between November 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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