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T182 SBJ

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,774 mi
Last recorded221,774 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT182 SBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 221,774 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 221,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 220,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 219,927 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 219,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 162,168 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 162,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 215,208 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 194,198 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 190,857 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 190,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement mounting bracket broken and missing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bracket broken (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 173,219 miles

rear brake hoses above sub frame deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2015 151,907 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 128,355 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

The O/S dip beam pattern is poor.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 112,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 102,538 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 102,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,399 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 82,520 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 72,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 61,907 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 51,940 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 48,753 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

the front tyres just touch inner wheel arches on full lock.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,753 miles

the front tyres just touch inner wheel arches on full lock.

Pass 7 Jul 2005 43,802 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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T182 SBJ is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T182 SBJ, 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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T182 SBJ is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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