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JBN 30

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,406 mi
Last recorded104,406 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBN 30
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 104,406 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 103,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 102,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 102,594 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 101,771 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 101,647 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 99,774 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 98,756 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 98,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 96,813 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 94,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 91,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 91,272 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,338 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 85,176 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 83,212 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,759 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 78,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,182 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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JBN 30 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 JBN 30, 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 JBN 30 registered?

JBN 30 is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is JBN 30 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBN 30 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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