CarVerify

Free Car Check

S814 BHR

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,929 mi
Last recorded118,929 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 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

RegistrationS814 BHR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 117,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 114,376 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 114,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in o/s headlamp

Fail 12 Apr 2012 114,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Offside Headlight Glass Chipped

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil Leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 107,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak from area of turbo

n/s handbrake reading low on RBT

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak from area of turbo

n/s handbrake reading low on RBT

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 102,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished - inner sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2008 94,119 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,850 miles

front seats not folding down

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight damage on front locking wheel bolt heads

small hole o/s headlamp

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
Full Volvo C70 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

S814 BHR is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 106,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S814 BHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S814 BHR?

You can check the full history of S814 BHR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S814 BHR registered?

S814 BHR is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S814 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S814 BHR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S814 BHR 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 S814 BHR. 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.