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A5 JMA

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,012 mi
Last recorded117,012 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JMA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 117,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 117,012 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 113,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 110,364 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,408 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,404 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 103,400 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 101,192 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 100,646 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

slight r/n/s brake bind

Pass 16 May 2017 99,301 miles

28% front brake imbalance

31% rear brake imbalance

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded all 4 x (2.4.C.1b)

slight r/n/s brake bind

Pass 16 May 2016 111,262 miles

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

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

f/n/s tyre ageing

Pass 12 May 2015 95,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 94,000 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 92,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 90,783 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre looks like its starting to go out of shape on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2011 89,579 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 87,239 miles

front wiper blades split

osr tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 26 May 2010 87,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wiper blades split

osr tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 May 2009 84,652 miles

both rear tyres feathering

engine management light on

Pass 22 May 2008 87,784 miles

engine management light on

nearside and offside rear tyres feathering

Pass 25 May 2007 79,731 miles

nearside rear tyre feathered

Pass 30 May 2006 76,577 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack/split on sidewalls

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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A5 JMA is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A5 JMA, 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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What year was A5 JMA registered?

A5 JMA is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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