CarVerify

Free Car Check

R330 FEV

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,892 mi
Last recorded131,892 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above 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

RegistrationR330 FEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
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

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 131,892 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes in poor condition/delaminating/perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Output slightly dim. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers differ side to side, Offside sitting slightly lower.

Fail 24 Apr 2026 131,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes in poor condition/delaminating/perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Output slightly dim. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers differ side to side, Offside sitting slightly lower.

Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Play in upper and lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 118,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Play in upper and lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 108,075 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak from corroded patch in centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 96,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust backbox has a small patch corroded through, has minor blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot perished/cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot perished/cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock leaking but not severe. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in Offside & Nearside. ()

Steering & suspension components showing general age & corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,621 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has heavy wear to outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer has a minor leak of gases

Steering & suspension components showing general age & corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,824 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 76,623 miles

Both rear tyres starting to show feathering to the tread on inner edges

Front steering & suspension components show general age & corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2020 76,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres starting to show feathering to the tread on inner edges

Front steering & suspension components show general age & corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 72,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S AND O/S ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,652 miles

Both rear brake pads appear to be about 88% worn

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,387 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 58,387 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,624 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 46,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,571 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,865 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,616 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,445 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

R330 FEV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R330 FEV, 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 R330 FEV?

You can check the full history of R330 FEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R330 FEV registered?

R330 FEV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R330 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R330 FEV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R330 FEV 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 R330 FEV. 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.