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S5 KST

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

71,180 mi
Last recorded71,180 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 KST
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 71,180 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded & damaged

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

Fail 17 Nov 2025 71,180 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded & damaged

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,569 miles

some surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2023 65,638 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,799 miles

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,425 miles

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2020 64,060 miles

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 3 May 2019 61,331 miles

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 3 May 2019 61,331 miles

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

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 8 May 2018 60,793 miles

exhaust system deteriorating also rear bracket broken

Pass 15 May 2017 58,254 miles

exhaust system deteriorated also broken bracket in rear pipe

Fail 15 May 2017 58,254 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated also broken bracket in rear pipe

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,687 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 57,687 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2015 55,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 55,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 54,203 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F inner sidewall slightly out of shape

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 May 2013 51,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 47,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,850 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,458 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear side light out but 50% working

Fail 29 Apr 2010 38,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear side light out but 50% working

Pass 1 May 2009 32,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,758 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 24,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 May 2007 18,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,969 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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S5 KST is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 69,225 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 KST, 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 23 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S5 KST is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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