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M99 JFF

1998 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

121,698 mi
Last recorded121,698 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 JFF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 119,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 112,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 107,448 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 107,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,048 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 105,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,699 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,732 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 90,729 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,858 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 83,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 76,249 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 71,021 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,639 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 60,599 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 55,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f upper anti roll bar boot split

Pass 31 Dec 2009 55,563 miles

n/s/f upper anti roll bar boot split

Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,731 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 48,731 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,783 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,040 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,445 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,046 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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M99 JFF is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M99 JFF, 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 M99 JFF registered?

M99 JFF is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is M99 JFF safe to buy?

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