1998 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · S738 DBW
1998 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 09/11/1998. Recorded mileage 129,777 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2435cc
S738 DBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 129,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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S738 DBW Mileage History
- 11/10/2021122,933 mi
- 25/10/2022124,699 mi+1,766 mi
- 26/10/2023126,421 mi+1,722 mi
- 29/10/2024128,861 mi+2,440 mi
- 28/10/2025129,777 mi+916 mi
Average of roughly 1,691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S738 DBW 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 S70 (S738 DBW) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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