1998 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · S186 TAV
1998 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 135,179 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S186 TAV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2007
- 135,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S186 TAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo S70 (S186 TAV) between April 2006 and May 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
S186 TAV Mileage History
- 03/04/2006104,573 mi
- 04/04/2006104,573 mi
- 01/05/2007135,179 mi+30,606 mi
Average of roughly 28,450 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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