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T827 KEP

1999 Volvo C70

Cream Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,513 mi
Last recorded161,513 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT827 KEP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 161,513 miles

Rear axle bushes cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2024 157,806 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 157,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 157,143 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 155,774 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2017 155,159 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush staple (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play os rack arm

Pass 24 May 2016 149,801 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Lower shock absorber bushes deterating

Fail 24 May 2016 149,801 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Lower shock absorber bushes deterating

Pass 6 Jun 2015 141,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 135,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 131,925 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

EML stays on

Fail 17 May 2013 131,924 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML stays on

Pass 11 May 2012 131,499 miles

Rear exhaust hanger rusting through

Pass 9 May 2011 129,338 miles

EML stays on

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 125,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 117,800 miles

both front tyre on limits in the center and wearing on the outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2008 109,751 miles

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

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

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

slight turbo oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 101,609 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 92,661 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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T827 KEP is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Cream with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 99,646 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 T827 KEP, 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 27 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T827 KEP registered?

T827 KEP is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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