MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,439 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
oil leak
Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
coolant leak
front suspension components corroded
oil leak
Hand brake slightly long
Top engine mount slight play
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Hand brake slightly long
Top engine mount slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner mount (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine
Rear exhaust rubbers split
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S492 TAH is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S492 TAH, 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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S492 TAH is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 November 1998.
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