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Volvo C30

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

A12 PPOMOT history

A12 PPO is a grey diesel Volvo C30 first used on 5 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

A12 PPO grey Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,531 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 PPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 PPO was last recorded at 127,531 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 5,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,357 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,174 miles
Average per year
7,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,531 miles
  • 2025 – 122,357 miles
  • 2024 – 116,504 miles
  • 2023 – 110,146 miles
  • 2022 – 104,115 miles
  • 2021 – 97,182 miles
  • 2020 – 92,874 miles
  • 2019 – 88,934 miles
  • 2018 – 71,254 miles
  • 2017 – 53,096 miles
  • 2016 – 48,244 miles
  • 2015 – 40,851 miles
  • 2014 – 32,104 miles
  • 2013 – 27,141 miles
  • 2012 – 20,027 miles
  • 2011 – 15,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,531 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,531 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,531 miles
    Test number
    824070984510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,357 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,357 miles
    Test number
    725998206109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,504 miles (+6,358)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,504 miles
    Test number
    317029881564
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    593511003108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail110,146 miles (+6,031)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    792792401481
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass104,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    384971953957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,115 miles (+6,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    532135968518
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass97,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,182 miles
    Test number
    821833785443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,182 miles (+4,308)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,182 miles
    Test number
    647113780823
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass92,874 miles (+3,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,874 miles
    Test number
    176496264393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass88,934 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,934 miles
    Test number
    294156336401
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers

  12. Fail88,934 miles (+17,680)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,934 miles
    Test number
    834715573850
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers

  13. Pass71,254 miles (+18,158)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    708510710991
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass53,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    663626800641
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail53,096 miles (+4,852)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    726263437237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,244 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,244 miles
    Test number
    918841259801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail47,990 miles (+7,139)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,990 miles
    Test number
    930842758736
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,851 miles (+8,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,851 miles
    Test number
    681159057787
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,104 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,104 miles
    Test number
    486379884294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,141 miles
    Test number
    126466643273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,141 miles (+7,114)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,141 miles
    Test number
    788696543226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass20,027 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,027 miles
    Test number
    366267032490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,510 miles
    Test number
    725573041219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about A12 PPO

Does A12 PPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 PPO is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 PPO?
The MOT on A12 PPO is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 PPO done?
A12 PPO was recorded at 127,531 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,462 miles a year.
Has A12 PPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 PPO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on A12 PPO 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 A12 PPO find?
A12 PPO passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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