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R592 MCA

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,675 mi
Last recorded65,675 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 MCA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 63,564 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 63,556 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits max= .200 actual reading .400 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 60,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,580 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,920 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,123 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 77,581 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016
Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,795 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 73,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 62,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 57,086 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 26,916 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 51,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,863 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,996 miles

front number plate slight damage but still legable & secure

Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,487 miles

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
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R592 MCA is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R592 MCA, 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.

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What year was R592 MCA registered?

R592 MCA is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R592 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 MCA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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