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B18 JLS

1999 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,949 mi
Last recorded90,949 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 JLS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 90,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 88,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,883 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,105 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,161 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,241 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,447 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,047 miles

Nearside Front 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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B18 JLS is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B18 JLS, 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 B18 JLS registered?

B18 JLS is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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