Volvo V70
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T827 ARWMOT history
T827 ARW is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 244,864 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 244,864 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,051 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T827 ARW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T827 ARW was last recorded at 244,864 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 1,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 243,185 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,679 miles
- Average per year
- 7,051 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 244,864 miles
- 2025 – 243,185 miles
- 2024 – 242,147 miles
- 2023 – 236,961 miles
- 2022 – 231,425 miles
- 2021 – 227,550 miles
- 2020 – 222,579 miles
- 2019 – 216,247 miles
- 2018 – 211,337 miles
- 2017 – 203,787 miles
- 2016 – 195,560 miles
- 2015 – 187,639 miles
- 2014 – 180,083 miles
- 2013 – 173,321 miles
- 2012 – 163,135 miles
- 2011 – 153,758 miles
- 2010 – 143,964 miles
- 2009 – 131,842 miles
- 2008 – 121,834 miles
- 2007 – 113,845 miles
- 2006 – 103,587 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass244,864 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to chassis etc
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass244,864 miles (+1,679)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 244,864 miles
- Test number
- 613758191546
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass243,185 miles (+1,038)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 243,185 miles
- Test number
- 173002895490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass242,147 miles (+5,186)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 242,147 miles
- Test number
- 200165295017
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass236,961 miles (+5,536)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 236,961 miles
- Test number
- 158131050446
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass231,425 miles (+3,875)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 231,425 miles
- Test number
- 968917660145
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass227,550 miles (+4,971)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 227,550 miles
- Test number
- 322750444807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass222,579 miles (+6,332)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 222,579 miles
- Test number
- 812252053321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,247 miles (+236)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 216,247 miles
- Test number
- 915329008986
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to chassis etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail216,011 miles (+4,674)2 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,011 miles
- Test number
- 680494520440
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to chassis etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass211,337 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 211,337 miles
- Test number
- 731242495797
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryTowbar socket (7 Pin) wiring faulty
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail211,317 miles (+7,530)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,317 miles
- Test number
- 749147402440
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryTowbar socket (7 Pin) wiring faulty
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass203,787 miles (+8,227)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 203,787 miles
- Test number
- 969843176863
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass195,560 miles (+7,921)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 195,560 miles
- Test number
- 106233740224
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryVehicle has general corrosion
Pass187,639 miles (+7,556)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 187,639 miles
- Test number
- 165800275420
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteRear Axle Mounting Bushes Deteriorated
Pass180,083 miles (+6,762)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 180,083 miles
- Test number
- 117383654035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,321 miles (+243)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 173,321 miles
- Test number
- 905477173092
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Note3rd row seat belts have been removed
Fail173,078 miles (+9,943)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,078 miles
- Test number
- 609455863022
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass163,135 miles (+168)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 163,135 miles
- Test number
- 148763462021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,967 miles (+9,209)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,967 miles
- Test number
- 658546652065
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Pass153,758 miles (+186)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 153,758 miles
- Test number
- 658184461010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,572 miles (+9,608)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,572 miles
- Test number
- 939817551040
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass143,964 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 143,964 miles
- Test number
- 173340860493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail143,964 miles (+12,122)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,964 miles
- Test number
- 564523550056
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass131,842 miles (+10,008)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 131,842 miles
- Test number
- 294317059097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,834 miles (+7,989)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 121,834 miles
- Test number
- 780380568070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,845 miles (+457)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 113,845 miles
- Test number
- 293245477056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,388 miles (+9,801)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,388 miles
- Test number
- 881281767017
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass103,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 103,587 miles
- Test number
- 520654176048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T827 ARW
- Does T827 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T827 ARW is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T827 ARW?
- The MOT on T827 ARW is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T827 ARW done?
- T827 ARW was recorded at 244,864 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 7,051 miles a year.
- Has T827 ARW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T827 ARW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on T827 ARW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T827 ARW find?
- T827 ARW passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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