1998 Volvo V70 2.3 R

Overview

• Make: Volvo
• Model: V70
• Trim: R
• Version: 2.3 R Manual Euro 2 5dr
• Year: 1998
• Mileage: 255,000 miles
• Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.3 litres
• Gearbox: Manual
• Colour: Blue
• Emissions standard: Euro 2

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 1998 Volvo V70 R is 255,000 miles. Its asking price of £11,950 is £6,098 above the AskCar estimate of £5,852. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 121 Volvo V70 adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We have tracked this advert for 14 days. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at Genuine Cars and Classics in Somerset. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £6,098 (104%) over the AskCar estimate of £5,852.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 121 priced Volvo V70 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 1998 Volvo V70 has been on sale for at least 14 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 24 October 2026 at £11,950. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: valid until 20 January 2027.

It has had 26 MOTs. The latest, on 21 January 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: oil leak, but not excessive.

Mileage at that test: 253,925 miles, which matches the advertised 255,000 miles.