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Volvo C70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc

T498 FOBMOT history

T498 FOB is a silver petrol Volvo C70 first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2023
Mileage
78,824 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 FOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 FOB was last recorded at 78,824 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2018: 76,015 miles, lower than 76,995 miles on 7 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,824 miles · 1 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,824 miles
  • 2021 – 78,574 miles
  • 2019 – 78,148 miles
  • 2018 – 76,025 miles
  • 2017 – 74,711 miles
  • 2016 – 73,042 miles
  • 2015 – 71,422 miles
  • 2014 – 69,774 miles
  • 2013 – 67,577 miles
  • 2012 – 65,254 miles
  • 2011 – 62,626 miles
  • 2010 – 58,538 miles
  • 2009 – 55,468 miles
  • 2008 – 51,652 miles
  • 2007 – 49,225 miles
  • 2006 – 45,731 miles
  • 2005 – 43,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,824 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    183554985062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail78,824 miles (+250)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    571052008093
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    888952597221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,574 miles (+426)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    118098812684
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass78,148 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,148 miles
    Test number
    287953473565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,025 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    520505394939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,015 miles (-980)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,015 miles
    Test number
    201348510930
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail76,995 miles (+2,284)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,995 miles
    Test number
    329610130713
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass74,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    172416244454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,711 miles (+1,669)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    406333918076
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

  11. Pass73,042 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,042 miles
    Test number
    932652404766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,422 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    486583037411
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner steering arms

  13. Fail71,422 miles (+1,648)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    546166018999
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner steering arms

  14. Pass69,774 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,774 miles
    Test number
    895722464270
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  15. Fail69,774 miles (+2,197)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,774 miles
    Test number
    647802464232
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  16. Pass67,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,577 miles
    Test number
    697468763246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail67,555 miles (+2,301)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,555 miles
    Test number
    386208763294
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear foot brake efficiency

  18. Pass65,254 miles (+2,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,254 miles
    Test number
    265388852236
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass62,626 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,626 miles
    Test number
    456811351271
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn slightly

  20. Fail62,625 miles (+4,087)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    386251251438
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn slightly

  21. Pass58,538 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,538 miles
    Test number
    343376260271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,468 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,468 miles
    Test number
    140924959203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,652 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,652 miles
    Test number
    130322688119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,225 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,225 miles
    Test number
    211204967101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,220 miles (+3,489)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,220 miles
    Test number
    941033467137
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOsr brake disc rusty on face

  26. Pass45,731 miles (+2,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,731 miles
    Test number
    771497156195
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges & nail nsr tread †slight judder rear brake discs

  27. Pass43,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    211239255114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T498 FOB

Does T498 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T498 FOB expired on 2 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T498 FOB?
The MOT on T498 FOB expired on 2 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T498 FOB done?
T498 FOB was recorded at 78,824 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 2,028 miles a year.
Has T498 FOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 FOB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T498 FOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T498 FOB find?
T498 FOB passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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