1998 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R492 BVM
1998 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 167,241 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R492 BVM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 167,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R492 BVM Mileage History
- 08/03/2023163,502 mi
- 25/03/2024165,231 mi+1,729 mi
- 10/05/2025166,009 mi+778 mi
- 27/05/2026167,241 mi+1,232 mi
Average of roughly 1,161 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R492 BVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V70 (R492 BVM) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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