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Volvo XC70

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

K30 MSSMOT history

K30 MSS is a green diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,273 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 MSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 MSS was last recorded at 122,273 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 3,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,327 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,946 miles
Average per year
3,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,273 miles
  • 2025 – 118,327 miles
  • 2024 – 114,963 miles
  • 2023 – 113,233 miles
  • 2021 – 110,407 miles
  • 2019 – 108,848 miles
  • 2018 – 103,867 miles
  • 2017 – 98,492 miles
  • 2015 – 97,507 miles
  • 2014 – 96,901 miles
  • 2013 – 95,773 miles
  • 2012 – 93,736 miles
  • 2011 – 91,444 miles
  • 2010 – 88,964 miles
  • 2009 – 86,037 miles
  • 2008 – 76,504 miles
  • 2007 – 66,789 miles
  • 2006 – 51,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,273 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central exhaust secondary skin deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,273 miles (+3,946)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,273 miles
    Test number
    431382649688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,327 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,327 miles
    Test number
    521514475028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,963 miles (+1,730)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,963 miles
    Test number
    833577261862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,233 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,233 miles
    Test number
    538111537325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,229 miles (+2,822)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,229 miles
    Test number
    578368637757
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass110,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,407 miles
    Test number
    182896127080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,407 miles (+1,559)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,407 miles
    Test number
    263512917824
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))

  8. Pass108,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,848 miles
    Test number
    867002768196
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail108,848 miles (+4,980)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,848 miles
    Test number
    856179195780
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn metal link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass103,868 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,868 miles
    Test number
    290121034756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,867 miles (+1,606)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,867 miles
    Test number
    135397840642
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust secondary skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAnti-skid service required light on

  12. Pass102,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,261 miles
    Test number
    462858830611
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread SY53MWP (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  13. Fail102,261 miles (+3,769)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,261 miles
    Test number
    790970238937
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread SY53MWP (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  14. Pass98,492 miles (+985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,492 miles
    Test number
    609233876295
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust secondary skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass97,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,507 miles
    Test number
    452271580648
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust secondary skin deterioraterd

  16. Fail97,507 miles (+601)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,507 miles
    Test number
    165440368629
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint metal link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint metal link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust secondary skin deterioraterd

  17. Pass96,906 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,906 miles
    Test number
    289716405095
    • NoteCentre exhaust secondary skin deteriorated

  18. Fail96,901 miles (+1,128)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,901 miles
    Test number
    417094064409
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak at rear diff area.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger snapped but system still supported.

  19. Pass95,773 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    836074853356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail95,772 miles (+2,036)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,772 miles
    Test number
    906611753390
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail93,736 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,736 miles
    Test number
    415072952449
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play at near side track rod
    • NoteSlight play at off side track rod

  22. Pass93,736 miles (+2,292)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,736 miles
    Test number
    938002552363
    • NoteSlight play at near side track rod
    • NoteSlight play at off side track rod

  23. Pass91,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    536884851352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,444 miles (+2,480)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    789443551378
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass88,964 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    88,964 miles
    Test number
    894994750377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,037 miles (+9,533)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,037 miles
    Test number
    823647059398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,504 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,504 miles
    Test number
    321411058359
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass76,504 miles (+9,715)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,504 miles
    Test number
    332211958336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,789 miles (+14,809)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    66,789 miles
    Test number
    272244547357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    51,980 miles
    Test number
    860472256327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 MSS

Does K30 MSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 MSS is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 MSS?
The MOT on K30 MSS is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 MSS done?
K30 MSS was recorded at 122,273 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,681 miles a year.
Has K30 MSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 MSS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on K30 MSS 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 K30 MSS find?
K30 MSS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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