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V819 LJB

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,584 mi
Last recorded78,584 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV819 LJB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 78,584 miles

both headlight beams cloudy

Pass 27 Aug 2024 78,363 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack union (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 77,486 miles

PAS pump noisy during test

both headlight beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

steering rack sweaty

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,171 miles

Nearside sill dented

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both headlight beams cloudy

Fail 13 Sep 2022 76,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill dented

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both headlight beams cloudy

Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,767 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill dented

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlamp beams cloudy

power steering noisy

Fail 27 Oct 2021 72,754 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill dented

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlamp beams cloudy

power steering noisy

Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,739 miles

Nearside sill dented

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlamp beams cloudy

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,945 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp beams slightly cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp beams cloudy

Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,425 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,353 miles

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2014 51,429 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 51,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 46,714 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,075 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 38,109 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,109 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,214 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 14 Aug 2009 27,710 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 27,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (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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V819 LJB is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V819 LJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V819 LJB registered?

V819 LJB is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V819 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V819 LJB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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