1998 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · R996 EHB
1998 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 190,093 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R996 EHB Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 190,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (64 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R996 EHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V70 (R996 EHB) between February 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (64 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 123 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R996 EHB Mileage History
- 23/02/2006120,434 mi
- 09/02/2007142,179 mi+21,745 mi
- 09/02/2007142,179 mi
- 21/08/2007116,910 mi-25,269 mi
- 16/08/2008123,008 mi+6,098 mi
- 19/08/2009138,226 mi+15,218 mi
- 18/08/2010146,435 mi+8,209 mi
- 25/01/2012154,994 mi+8,559 mi
- 22/01/2013159,528 mi+4,534 mi
- 24/01/2013159,529 mi+1 mi
- 21/01/2014162,352 mi+2,823 mi
- 21/01/2014162,352 mi
- 14/01/2015166,925 mi+4,573 mi
- 15/01/2016171,151 mi+4,226 mi
- 20/01/2017174,104 mi+2,953 mi
- 18/01/2018178,655 mi+4,551 mi
- 17/01/2019181,154 mi+2,499 mi
- 17/01/2019181,154 mi
- 17/01/2020183,890 mi+2,736 mi
- 18/01/2021184,485 mi+595 mi
- 24/01/2022185,366 mi+881 mi
- 20/01/2023187,152 mi+1,786 mi
- 18/01/2024188,951 mi+1,799 mi
- 18/01/2024188,951 mi
- 20/01/2025189,519 mi+568 mi
- 29/01/2025189,529 mi+10 mi
- 19/01/2026190,091 mi+562 mi
- 23/01/2026190,093 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,498 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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