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Volvo V70

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,400 cc

L30 ESSMOT history

L30 ESS is a silver diesel Volvo V70 first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 166,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L30 ESS silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,593 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 ESS was last recorded at 166,593 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 10,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,202 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,391 miles
Average per year
10,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,593 miles
  • 2025 – 156,202 miles
  • 2024 – 145,991 miles
  • 2023 – 136,011 miles
  • 2022 – 133,725 miles
  • 2021 – 127,078 miles
  • 2020 – 122,684 miles
  • 2019 – 109,978 miles
  • 2018 – 91,976 miles
  • 2017 – 76,596 miles
  • 2016 – 61,545 miles
  • 2015 – 52,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,593 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,593 miles (+10,391)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,593 miles
    Test number
    626771713208
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  2. Pass156,202 miles (+10,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,202 miles
    Test number
    873203028720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass145,991 miles (+9,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,991 miles
    Test number
    677465049307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass136,011 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,011 miles
    Test number
    443893353167
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail136,008 miles (+2,283)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,008 miles
    Test number
    944543167636
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,725 miles (+6,647)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,725 miles
    Test number
    278804475470
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass127,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,078 miles
    Test number
    843321194658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  8. Fail127,077 miles (+4,393)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,077 miles
    Test number
    515691864694
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  9. Pass122,684 miles (+12,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,684 miles
    Test number
    749449776724
    • AdvisoryNSF Marker lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass109,978 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,978 miles
    Test number
    311504297815
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front side marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail109,978 miles (+18,002)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,978 miles
    Test number
    827259245604
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front side marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,976 miles
    Test number
    679510181873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail91,976 miles (+15,380)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,976 miles
    Test number
    679402453798
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuations noted

  14. Pass76,596 miles (+15,051)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    925948397242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,545 miles (+8,820)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,545 miles
    Test number
    437010562844
    • AdvisoryFront Both front wipers smearing - Aero
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3m
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 3m
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1m - worn on edges - no cords shown at time of test - 245 45 R17 95w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted obscuring view

  16. Pass52,725 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,725 miles
    Test number
    989569245038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L30 ESS

Does L30 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 ESS is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 ESS?
The MOT on L30 ESS is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 ESS done?
L30 ESS was recorded at 166,593 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 10,460 miles a year.
Has L30 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 ESS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 ESS 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 L30 ESS find?
L30 ESS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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