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J70 DAP

1998 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 DAP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 144,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 144,612 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Missing front retaining clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 144,603 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up towards traffic (left hand drive headlamp) (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in underseal not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts noisy in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 144,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 143,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 143,726 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Damp around steering rack on offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 143,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 142,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

steering heavey

undercovers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 142,450 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 142,002 miles

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

nearside screen cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2015 142,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside screen cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2013 123,084 miles

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

excessive engine oil leek

Fail 14 Sep 2013 122,611 miles

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

excessive engine oil leek

Fail 21 Sep 2012 111,922 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front sill damaged

Oil leak

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,922 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front sill damaged

Oil leak

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2011 111,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking in tread and o/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2011 111,782 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking in tread and o/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven on inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2010 111,142 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished and cracking between tread

both headlights poor patten

steering rake area damp with fluid

steering slightly knotchy

Pass 19 Apr 2008 109,636 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 109,636 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

low to no tread on inner edge of n /s/f tyre

no tread on inner edge of o/s/f tyre,rest of tread less than 3mm

slight judder from steering when turned ,pos. power steering problem !

Pass 20 Apr 2007 101,212 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 101,212 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2006 94,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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J70 DAP is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 J70 DAP, 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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J70 DAP is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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