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C3 ATJ

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,362 mi
Last recorded127,362 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 ATJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 127,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box Both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 126,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 124,093 miles

Both rear tie rods corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub frame bushes perished

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner rack joints have play

Fail 17 Aug 2016 121,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 114,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,904 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 105,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,457 miles

O/S HEAD LIGHT HAS A CRACK IN GLAS

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 100,457 miles

O/S HEAD LIGHT HAS A CRACK IN GLAS

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 96,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,646 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 91,646 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,479 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,617 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 35,670 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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C3 ATJ is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 129,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 ATJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C3 ATJ is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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