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1998 Volvo C70 2.3L Petrol · S505 BGU

S505 BGU

1998 Volvo C70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 215,443 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/10/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
2319cc

S505 BGU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2023
  • 215,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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S505 BGU Mileage History

  1. 27/09/2022213,920 mi
  2. 04/10/2022213,921 mi+1 mi
  3. 17/10/2023215,443 mi+1,522 mi
  4. 17/10/2023215,443 mi

Average of roughly 1,445 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S505 BGU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo C70 (S505 BGU) between September 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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