CarVerify

Free Car Check

S640 AAE

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

171,244 mi
Last recorded171,244 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
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

RegistrationS640 AAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
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

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 171,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 170,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 168,227 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 166,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 165,559 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 164,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 163,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 161,934 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 161,930 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 160,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 159,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 157,133 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 153,120 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 151,236 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 146,908 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 141,730 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

S640 AAE is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S640 AAE, 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 S640 AAE?

You can check the full history of S640 AAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S640 AAE registered?

S640 AAE is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S640 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S640 AAE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S640 AAE 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 S640 AAE. 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.