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J22 VLO

1998 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,298 mi
Last recorded108,298 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 108,298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 107,731 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,226 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly slow retracting (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 104,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 104,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 100,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 90,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,935 miles

Front stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2015 82,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 81,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 80,087 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 77,664 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 77,664 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2011 74,551 miles

Exhaust system getting corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 74,551 miles

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

Exhaust system getting corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 71,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 67,828 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 67,828 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 63,290 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 59,399 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 16 May 2007 59,399 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,795 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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J22 VLO is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1998 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 106,947 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 J22 VLO, 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 28 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J22 VLO registered?

J22 VLO is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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