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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Catalytic convertor has a hole due to corrosion and is starting to blow
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn Strong advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Evidence of tyre to inner wheel arch contact but not touching at time of test
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring worn Strong advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Strong advise. Hose above axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Reverse lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Catching inner wheel arch on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Catalytic convertor has a hole due to corrosion in and is starting to blow
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn Strong advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Evidence of tyre to inner wheel arch contact but not touching at time of test
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise. Outer face badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring worn Strong advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Strong advise. Hose above axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Reverse lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor and center box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise. Badly cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure Centre box rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering system fouling Road wheel touching inner wheel arch on full lock due to steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor and center box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Strong advise. Steering lock stop missing
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing Road wheel slightly touching inner wheel arch on full lock (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise. Badly cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From cat (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From cat (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
offside front A.B.S. ring is fractured
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front A.B.S. pick up ring is fractured
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front A.B.S. pick up ring is fractured
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged
nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged
nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
front and rear pads half worn
offside bottom balljoint rubber gaiter split
some play offside bottom balljoint
some play steering rack
some surface corrosion rear discs
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S497 UTD is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 S497 UTD, 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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S497 UTD is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 August 1998.
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