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S492 TAH

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,439 mi
Last recorded134,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 TAH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 134,439 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2026 134,439 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 134,136 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 134,136 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 133,924 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2024 133,924 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 133,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 131,100 miles

Hand brake slightly long

Top engine mount slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2019 131,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 127,809 miles

Front Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner mount (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine

Pass 18 Nov 2015 119,287 miles

Rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 19 Nov 2014 116,135 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 116,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 112,708 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 112,708 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 108,940 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 108,940 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 105,561 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 105,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 102,009 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,040 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 95,088 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 95,042 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 93,132 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 93,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 89,797 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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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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What year was S492 TAH registered?

S492 TAH is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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