1998 Volvo V70 2.5L Diesel · S44 LAP
1998 Volvo V70 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/08/1998. Recorded mileage 161,553 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,553 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
S44 LAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 161,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S44 LAP Mileage History
- 24/10/2023157,417 mi
- 16/10/2024158,989 mi+1,572 mi
- 22/10/2024159,000 mi+11 mi
- 07/10/2025161,452 mi+2,452 mi
- 13/10/2025161,553 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 2,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S44 LAP 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 (S44 LAP) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 (”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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