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Volvo C30

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

K30 UFOMOT history

K30 UFO is a blue diesel Volvo C30 first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

K30 UFO blue Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
196,087 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 UFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 UFO was last recorded at 196,087 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 3,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,645 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,442 miles
Average per year
9,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,087 miles
  • 2024 – 192,645 miles
  • 2023 – 186,870 miles
  • 2022 – 181,420 miles
  • 2021 – 175,654 miles
  • 2020 – 167,276 miles
  • 2019 – 156,147 miles
  • 2018 – 143,169 miles
  • 2017 – 121,126 miles
  • 2016 – 113,477 miles
  • 2015 – 109,533 miles
  • 2014 – 96,400 miles
  • 2013 – 81,820 miles
  • 2012 – 64,623 miles
  • 2011 – 55,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,087 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,087 miles (+3,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    196,087 miles
    Test number
    714270525807
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass192,645 miles (+5,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    192,645 miles
    Test number
    861111335445
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass186,870 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    186,870 miles
    Test number
    650580599878
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail186,870 miles (+5,450)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,870 miles
    Test number
    197247851932
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass181,420 miles (+5,766)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,420 miles
    Test number
    321903475138
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass175,654 miles (+8,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    175,654 miles
    Test number
    615111044564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass167,276 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    167,276 miles
    Test number
    500923416626
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail167,271 miles (+11,124)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,271 miles
    Test number
    889111302926
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass156,147 miles (+12,978)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    156,147 miles
    Test number
    699604609290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,169 miles (+22,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,169 miles
    Test number
    750878393224
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass121,126 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,126 miles
    Test number
    272774967427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,477 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,477 miles
    Test number
    832351576330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail113,477 miles (+3,944)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,477 miles
    Test number
    979455480201
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass109,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,533 miles
    Test number
    457165875060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Fail109,533 miles (+13,133)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,533 miles
    Test number
    345223465099
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass96,400 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    275373274062
    • NoteDay light running lights slightly facing front
  17. Fail96,400 miles (+14,580)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    539072174082
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  18. Pass81,820 miles (+17,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,820 miles
    Test number
    807358333152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass64,623 miles (+8,934)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,623 miles
    Test number
    556530842123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,689 miles
    Test number
    538391031108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 UFO

Does K30 UFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 UFO expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 UFO?
The MOT on K30 UFO expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 UFO done?
K30 UFO was recorded at 196,087 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 9,755 miles a year.
Has K30 UFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 UFO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on K30 UFO 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 UFO find?
K30 UFO passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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