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K30 MSS

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

122,273 mi
Last recorded122,273 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 MSS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 122,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 118,327 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 114,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,233 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 113,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 110,407 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 110,407 miles

Offside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2019 108,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Dec 2019 108,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,868 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 103,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust secondary skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

anti-skid service required light on

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,261 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread SY53MWP (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split

Fail 9 Jan 2018 102,261 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread SY53MWP (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split

Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,492 miles

Central exhaust secondary skin deteriorated

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 97,507 miles

Centre exhaust secondary skin deterioraterd

Fail 29 Dec 2015 97,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint metal link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint metal link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust secondary skin deterioraterd

Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,906 miles

centre exhaust secondary skin deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2014 96,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak at rear diff area.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but system still supported.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 95,772 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 93,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play at near side track rod

slight play at off side track rod

Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,736 miles

slight play at near side track rod

slight play at off side track rod

Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,444 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 91,444 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 88,964 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 86,037 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 76,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,504 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,789 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,980 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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K30 MSS is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K30 MSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K30 MSS is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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