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J3 SFT

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 SFT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,548 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,565 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 78,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear TYRES VERY PERISHED

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,159 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls badly perished

Dent in right hand rear wheel inner rim

Left hand front tyre edged off on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,437 miles

Nearside Front tyre edging off

both rear tyre side walls perishing

dent in left hand front inner rim

dent in right hand rear inner rim

front number plate delaminating

sign off a leak on left hand end of rack

slight dent in left hand rear inner rim

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,257 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Both rear wheel inner rims dented

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,000 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 63,630 miles

front number plte contaminated....

o/s/r axle bush worn ....

wet test....

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,088 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 60,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,400 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,853 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 55,285 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,285 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J3 SFT is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J3 SFT, 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 J3 SFT registered?

J3 SFT is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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