1998 Volvo V70 2.5L Diesel · R871 AVU
1998 Volvo V70 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/01/1998. Recorded mileage 293,810 miles. MOT valid until 25/01/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 293,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2461cc
R871 AVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 293,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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R871 AVU Mileage History
- 03/01/2024284,014 mi
- 16/01/2024284,163 mi+149 mi
- 07/01/2025289,583 mi+5,420 mi
- 14/01/2025289,603 mi+20 mi
- 06/01/2026293,810 mi+4,207 mi
Average of roughly 4,874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R871 AVU 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 (R871 AVU) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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