CarVerify

Free Car Check

S301 SPU

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,305 mi
Last recorded128,305 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
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

RegistrationS301 SPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 128,305 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 128,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 125,825 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 125,060 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 121,272 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 121,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 117,436 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,775 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 112,775 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 108,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 104,212 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,074 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack tie rods.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 87,178 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 80,862 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

S301 SPU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S301 SPU, 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 S301 SPU?

You can check the full history of S301 SPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S301 SPU registered?

S301 SPU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S301 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S301 SPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S301 SPU 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 S301 SPU. 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.