1998 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · R893 BNM
1998 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 203,275 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R893 BNM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 203,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R893 BNM 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 (R893 BNM) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp reflector seriously defective O/S & N/S - deteriorated/no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
R893 BNM Mileage History
- 02/07/2024194,579 mi
- 16/07/2024194,698 mi+119 mi
- 02/07/2025199,323 mi+4,625 mi
- 16/07/2025199,481 mi+158 mi
- 20/07/2026203,275 mi+3,794 mi
Average of roughly 4,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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