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N33 JBG

1998 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,665 mi
Last recorded78,665 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 JBG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 76,805 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 76,803 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 76,770 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Catalytic converter internals appear to be loose and rattling (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 74,216 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 74,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,161 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 70,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,236 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 55,980 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,380 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 40,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,430 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,815 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,345 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,829 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,340 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,732 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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N33 JBG is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N33 JBG, 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 N33 JBG registered?

N33 JBG is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N33 JBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 JBG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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