1999 Volvo S70 2.4L Petrol · T685 JEX
1999 Volvo S70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 132,318 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T685 JEX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2024
- 132,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T685 JEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo S70 (T685 JEX) between February 2006 and January 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
T685 JEX Mileage History
- 20/02/200643,288 mi
- 14/02/200747,344 mi+4,056 mi
- 21/02/200851,139 mi+3,795 mi
- 16/02/200954,005 mi+2,866 mi
- 17/02/201056,978 mi+2,973 mi
- 16/02/201160,225 mi+3,247 mi
- 24/02/201160,310 mi+85 mi
- 22/02/201262,777 mi+2,467 mi
- 08/02/201365,108 mi+2,331 mi
- 08/02/201365,108 mi
- 31/01/201467,398 mi+2,290 mi
- 16/02/201568,832 mi+1,434 mi
- 27/01/201670,313 mi+1,481 mi
- 03/02/201670,313 mi
- 22/02/201778,983 mi+8,670 mi
- 29/01/201888,599 mi+9,616 mi
- 14/01/201998,368 mi+9,769 mi
- 04/02/2020108,221 mi+9,853 mi
- 15/01/2021112,782 mi+4,561 mi
- 21/01/2022117,787 mi+5,005 mi
- 10/01/2023125,107 mi+7,320 mi
- 26/01/2024132,318 mi+7,211 mi
Average of roughly 4,965 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo Volvo S70
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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Common Problems: VOLVO S70
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- P80-platform sill and rear-corner corrosion(Serious)
Owners replacing sills on P80 cars (850, S70 and first-generation V70) describe right-hand sills that have simply disappeared behind the trim, with rust hiding in the box sections and chassis legs. The Volvo Owners' Club rust guide lists sill drain holes blocking and rot creeping forward to the front wing joint - the same failure pattern seen repeatedly on S70s at inspections. Structural corrosion in these areas is an MOT failure, and proper welding repairs run into four figures.
- Ignition system faults - misfire, poor hot starting, no spark(Moderate)
The S70 uses the same five-cylinder modular ignition as the late 850, and Volvo Owners' Club threads show owners chasing random misfires through cap, rotor, leads and finally the coil itself when a partial failure keeps the car running rough at low revs. The club’s ignition troubleshooting guide covers distributor shaft wear, amplifier (power stage) failure and Hall-sensor faults - all on this car - that leave you stranded after a hot soak. A methodical check with a spark tester sorts it for £150-£400 in most cases.
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- P80-platform sill and rear-corner corrosionSerious
Owners replacing sills on P80 cars (850, S70 and first-generation V70) describe right-hand sills that have simply disappeared behind the trim, with rust hiding in the box sections and chassis legs. The Volvo Owners' Club rust guide lists sill drain holes blocking and rot creeping forward to the front wing joint - the same failure pattern seen repeatedly on S70s at inspections. Structural corrosion in these areas is an MOT failure, and proper welding repairs run into four figures.
- Ignition system faults - misfire, poor hot starting, no sparkModerate
The S70 uses the same five-cylinder modular ignition as the late 850, and Volvo Owners' Club threads show owners chasing random misfires through cap, rotor, leads and finally the coil itself when a partial failure keeps the car running rough at low revs. The club’s ignition troubleshooting guide covers distributor shaft wear, amplifier (power stage) failure and Hall-sensor faults - all on this car - that leave you stranded after a hot soak. A methodical check with a spark tester sorts it for £150-£400 in most cases.
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