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A24 MPJ

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

229,283 mi
Last recorded229,283 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 MPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 229,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 221,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 213,967 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 207,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Inner face of NSF brake disc corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2023 207,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Inner face of NSF brake disc corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 199,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 199,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 197,744 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin with corrosion

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2019 197,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs wearing thin with corrosion

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2018 195,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front brake discs inner faces wearing thin with corrosion

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2017 193,736 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge and perished

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low on edges and perished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 190,489 miles

n/s/r light lens damaged but still functional

o/s/f steering rack slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 184,752 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 178,755 miles

slight end play in off side front steering rack arm.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 172,106 miles

Nearside 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 but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 169,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads/discs wearing thin

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 18 May 2011 165,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight end play in off side steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2010 157,020 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 156,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 137,867 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 137,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 119,190 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 119,190 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 100,004 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 100,004 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,109 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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A24 MPJ is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1999 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 99,646 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 A24 MPJ, 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 27 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A24 MPJ is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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