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Volvo C30

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

K31 BUTMOT history

K31 BUT is a white diesel Volvo C30 first used on 12 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

K31 BUT white Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
131,674 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 BUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 BUT was last recorded at 131,674 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2016: 56,733 miles, lower than 74,336 miles on 7 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,672 miles · 24 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,674 miles
  • 2025 – 124,676 miles
  • 2024 – 117,518 miles
  • 2023 – 110,973 miles
  • 2022 – 105,475 miles
  • 2021 – 99,472 miles
  • 2020 – 93,056 miles
  • 2019 – 84,137 miles
  • 2018 – 76,828 miles
  • 2017 – 67,608 miles
  • 2016 – 56,733 miles
  • 2015 – 74,336 miles
  • 2014 – 34,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,674 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2026

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,674 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    131,674 miles
    Test number
    388497011676
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail131,672 miles (+6,996)4 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,672 miles
    Test number
    601576153868
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass124,676 miles (+7,158)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,676 miles
    Test number
    692496425775
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass117,518 miles (+6,545)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,518 miles
    Test number
    655902891296
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,973 miles (+5,498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,973 miles
    Test number
    404679193322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,475 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,475 miles
    Test number
    641764370866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail105,475 miles (+6,003)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,475 miles
    Test number
    977983669127
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,472 miles (+6,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    776140318700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass93,056 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    427432693323
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Fail93,056 miles (+8,919)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    252222115918
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass84,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    754952076698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,137 miles (+7,309)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    298920778576
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass76,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    425856475716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,828 miles (+9,220)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    961341232788
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorInner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass67,608 miles (+10,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,608 miles
    Test number
    551035381335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass56,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,733 miles
    Test number
    138842352462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,733 miles (-17,603)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,733 miles
    Test number
    207311511766
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass74,336 miles (+27,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    741990529857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail47,254 miles (+12,542)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    838575528764
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail34,712 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    537076844330
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass34,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    727486344353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 BUT

Does K31 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 BUT is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 BUT?
The MOT on K31 BUT is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 BUT done?
K31 BUT was recorded at 131,674 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 8,168 miles a year.
Has K31 BUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 BUT has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K31 BUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K31 BUT find?
K31 BUT passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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