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Volvo C30

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

K18 GDCMOT history

K18 GDC is a black diesel Volvo C30 first used on 29 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 219,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

K18 GDC black Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
219,796 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 GDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 GDC was last recorded at 219,796 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 13,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,172 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,624 miles
Average per year
9,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,796 miles
  • 2025 – 206,172 miles
  • 2024 – 197,365 miles
  • 2023 – 187,366 miles
  • 2022 – 171,704 miles
  • 2021 – 165,739 miles
  • 2020 – 157,751 miles
  • 2019 – 155,786 miles
  • 2017 – 149,027 miles
  • 2016 – 137,314 miles
  • 2015 – 128,532 miles
  • 2014 – 119,442 miles
  • 2013 – 115,565 miles
  • 2012 – 108,323 miles
  • 2011 – 94,435 miles
  • 2010 – 73,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,796 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,796 miles (+13,624)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    219,796 miles
    Test number
    393849940078
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass206,172 miles (+8,807)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    206,172 miles
    Test number
    107824671299
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass197,365 miles (+9,999)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    197,365 miles
    Test number
    691799710027
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,366 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,366 miles
    Test number
    855912893198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail187,361 miles (+15,657)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,361 miles
    Test number
    611959945201
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass171,704 miles (+5,965)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    171,704 miles
    Test number
    624885055072
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass165,739 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    165,739 miles
    Test number
    878403109161
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail165,735 miles (+7,984)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,735 miles
    Test number
    755655349939
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass157,751 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,751 miles
    Test number
    954429127504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail157,750 miles (+1,964)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,750 miles
    Test number
    690228421970
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass155,786 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,786 miles
    Test number
    186659094529
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail155,777 miles (+6,750)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,777 miles
    Test number
    482286491590
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass149,027 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    149,027 miles
    Test number
    508716293122
    • AdvisoryFront tyres has wear on inner edges

  14. Fail149,018 miles (+11,704)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,018 miles
    Test number
    194500228047
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres has wear on inner edges

  15. Pass137,314 miles (+5,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,314 miles
    Test number
    660248999201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has side-wall damage

  16. Pass131,479 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,479 miles
    Test number
    791285722564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,474 miles (+2,942)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,474 miles
    Test number
    652509227868
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass128,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,532 miles
    Test number
    395552415250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,532 miles (+9,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,532 miles
    Test number
    748571515261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass119,442 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,442 miles
    Test number
    657303234128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,565 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    115,565 miles
    Test number
    557260373127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,323 miles (+13,888)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,323 miles
    Test number
    736322542206
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have flat spots.
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn.
    • NoteFuel cap door loose.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread.

  23. Pass94,435 miles (+20,912)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    655187931249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,523 miles
    Test number
    372699930431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K18 GDC

Does K18 GDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 GDC is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 GDC?
The MOT on K18 GDC is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 GDC done?
K18 GDC was recorded at 219,796 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,068 miles a year.
Has K18 GDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 GDC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 GDC 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 K18 GDC find?
K18 GDC passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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