The road tax status for S531 DBW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S531 DBW?

The MOT for S531 DBW is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 August 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of S531 DBW?

The recorded mileage for S531 DBW is 142,101 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S531 DBW ULEZ compliant?

No, S531 DBW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · S531 DBW

S531 DBW

1998 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 21/12/1998. Recorded mileage 142,101 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLVO V70
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 20/08/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 142,101 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 142,101 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 2435cc

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S531 DBW Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2024
142,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

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S531 DBW Mileage History

01/11/200560,146 mi
17/11/200670,019 mi+9,873 mi
27/11/200777,482 mi+7,463 mi
24/11/200884,150 mi+6,668 mi
24/11/200991,232 mi+7,082 mi
25/11/201096,816 mi+5,584 mi
24/11/2011102,805 mi+5,989 mi
19/11/2012107,998 mi+5,193 mi
12/11/2013115,086 mi+7,088 mi
14/11/2014120,437 mi+5,351 mi
16/11/2015126,715 mi+6,278 mi
15/11/2016132,483 mi+5,768 mi
15/07/2023135,700 mi+3,217 mi
08/07/2024142,044 mi+6,344 mi
15/08/2024142,098 mi+54 mi
22/08/2024142,101 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 4,358 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

S531 DBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 09:47

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V70 (S531 DBW) between November 2005 and August 2024.

The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 August 2024 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 (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.

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