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S79 UAY

1998 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,228 mi
Last recorded154,228 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 UAY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 154,228 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front engine stabilizer bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2018 154,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front engine stabilizer bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2017 147,470 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 28 Apr 2017 147,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 27 May 2016 140,432 miles

EML Lamp illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 140,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML Lamp illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 131,523 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 125,277 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 125,063 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belts not checked due to seats not moving foreward for access

Pass 10 May 2013 119,511 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 119,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2012 113,029 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 113,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 109,144 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 109,144 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 103,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 7 May 2009 98,379 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2008 96,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 95,303 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 92,195 miles

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

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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S79 UAY is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S79 UAY, 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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S79 UAY is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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