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S593 MBY

1998 Volvo C70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,556 mi
Last recorded40,556 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS593 MBY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 40,556 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 40,347 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 40,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 40,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 39,055 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 36,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,061 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,291 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 30,530 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 May 2015 30,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,194 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 26,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,663 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,520 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,802 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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S593 MBY is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S593 MBY, 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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S593 MBY is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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