£1,850
1998 Volvo S70 XT
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 12 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£1,850
1998 Volvo S70 XT
UK • 12 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997/98 Volvo S70, a facelifted version of the 850, is presented with only c.37,000 miles and one previous owner. Finished in Metallic Green with Cream leather, it features automatic transmission and air conditioning, with supporting history, likely a former government vehicle.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car has low mileage and is being sold from long-term ownership with a history file. While the description doesn't explicitly detail any cosmetic or mechanical issues, the age of the vehicle suggests that some minor wear or the need for minor reconditioning may be present. However, the presence of original documents and low mileage points to good maintenance.
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37,000 miles
YV1LS61F9Y2644877
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
V448 TEO
1998
Auction
£1,850
1998 Volvo S70 XT
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 12 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Introduced in Europe in late 1996 for the 1997 model year and later in the U.S. for the 1998 model year, the Volvo S70 was an updated version of the Volvo 850 saloon.
The S70's body style was overall more rounded compared to its predecessor.
Changes included a redesigned front end with new lights, fully colour-coded bumpers and side trim, and clear indicator lenses for the rear lights, as well as a redesigned interior.
According to Volvo, a total of 1800 changes were made.
Standard equipment was improved with remote central locking, heated & electrically adjustable mirrors, 4 airbags, power brakes with ABS and power windows being standard on every car.
Trim levels varied for each market as did the equipment levels of the most basic trims.
In the United States, the badging denoted the engine variant and to some extent the equipment level, whereas in Europe engine and options could be chosen individually.
On all markets more powerful versions usually received better or upgraded st...
Price Analysis vs Other S70s
£840
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,815
Median Price (Since 2020)
£9,893
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th Mar 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
36,549 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Mar 2025, 36,549 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Passed
On 12th Jan 2017, 36,435 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front tyre inner edge slight wear
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