CarVerify

Free Car Check

R234 OEE

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,461 mi
Last recorded118,461 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 OEE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 118,461 miles

All brake lines covered with grease.

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspect parking brake inboard linings wearing thin.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 112,411 miles

All brake lines covered with grease.

Front brake discs inner faces in poor condition.

Front brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 14 Jun 2008 112,411 miles

All brake lines covered with grease.

Front brake discs inner faces in poor condition.

Front brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 105,713 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 100,026 miles

Both front lower arm to subframe mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both front wiper blade to arm mountings worn

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both rear brake discs rusted on surface edges

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Exhaust back box rusted around seams

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Pass 29 Jun 2005 92,906 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
Full Volvo S70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R234 OEE is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 112,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R234 OEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R234 OEE?

You can check the full history of R234 OEE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R234 OEE registered?

R234 OEE is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R234 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 OEE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R234 OEE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R234 OEE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.