1998 Volvo C70 2.3L Petrol · J70 DAP
1998 Volvo C70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 144,621 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C70
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J70 DAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 144,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J70 DAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo C70 (J70 DAP) between September 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Missing front retaining clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up towards traffic (left hand drive headlamp”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
J70 DAP Mileage History
- 08/09/2022143,735 mi
- 01/09/2023144,473 mi+738 mi
- 13/12/2024144,603 mi+130 mi
- 28/03/2025144,612 mi+9 mi
- 31/03/2025144,621 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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