CarVerify

Free Car Check

R616 VLB

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,058 mi
Last recorded163,058 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationR616 VLB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 163,058 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear engine mount bolt missing

Fail 23 Nov 2017 163,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and lambda light on dash emmisions are ok (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear engine mount bolt missing

Pass 8 Oct 2016 151,974 miles

slight knocking noise on front end

Fail 30 Sep 2016 151,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,463 miles

o/s front flexi hose cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracked screen not in wiper area

front brake pads3/4 worn

Fail 28 Apr 2015 135,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracked screen not in wiper area

front brake pads3/4 worn

o/s front flexi hose cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,892 miles

n/s front brake slight drag

Fail 14 Mar 2014 122,892 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front brake slight drag

Pass 2 Apr 2013 114,640 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 103,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 99,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,159 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 91,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,079 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 81,069 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,043 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 68,043 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,886 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,800 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 56,745 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

R616 VLB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R616 VLB, 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 R616 VLB?

You can check the full history of R616 VLB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R616 VLB registered?

R616 VLB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R616 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 VLB shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R616 VLB 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 R616 VLB. 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.