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J8 TJL

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,948 mi
Last recorded54,948 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TJL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 54,948 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 54,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 54,575 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,111 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,782 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,515 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 52,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,845 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,956 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 28 Jan 2015 50,508 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,815 miles

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish and crack

Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,338 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREADS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTY

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,622 miles

SLIGHT CRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,348 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 48,348 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,850 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,183 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT CRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,341 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J8 TJL is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J8 TJL, 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 J8 TJL registered?

J8 TJL is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is J8 TJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 TJL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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