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S99 NSJ

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,951 mi
Last recorded54,951 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 NSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 54,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 51,731 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 51,731 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 49,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 49,278 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 49,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,769 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 47,769 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,973 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 23 Feb 2021 43,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 27 Feb 2020 42,275 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,730 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 38,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,795 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 33,794 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,398 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have some slight surface rust (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have some slight surface rust (3.5.1i)

emissions to low to test

oil temp bypassed , no dipstick

Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S99 NSJ is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S99 NSJ, 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 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S99 NSJ registered?

S99 NSJ is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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