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Volvo C30

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

L20 GOCMOT history

L20 GOC is a white diesel Volvo C30 first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L20 GOC white Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,555 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 GOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 GOC was last recorded at 96,555 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,144 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,411 miles
Average per year
4,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,555 miles
  • 2024 – 92,144 miles
  • 2023 – 86,595 miles
  • 2022 – 84,423 miles
  • 2021 – 81,854 miles
  • 2020 – 78,377 miles
  • 2019 – 74,310 miles
  • 2018 – 70,598 miles
  • 2017 – 66,240 miles
  • 2016 – 60,843 miles
  • 2015 – 56,525 miles
  • 2014 – 50,460 miles
  • 2013 – 44,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,555 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms (5.3.4 (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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,555 miles (+4,411)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,555 miles
    Test number
    912279957865
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,144 miles (+5,549)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,144 miles
    Test number
    646285192265
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low efficiency (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Shock absorbers bump stop missing

  3. Pass86,595 miles (+2,172)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,595 miles
    Test number
    994586024058
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,423 miles (+2,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,423 miles
    Test number
    866371206942
    • AdvisoryAdvise all rear suspension slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass81,854 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,854 miles
    Test number
    550663424021
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,854 miles (+3,477)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,854 miles
    Test number
    325354717144
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,377 miles
    Test number
    417952357953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,372 miles (+4,062)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    925518198051
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,310 miles
    Test number
    533600746521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,310 miles (+3,712)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,310 miles
    Test number
    763069060067
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,598 miles (+4,358)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    465239702040
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,240 miles (+5,397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,240 miles
    Test number
    671793231221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass60,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    503298953345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail60,843 miles (+4,318)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    908914031568
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass56,525 miles (+6,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,525 miles
    Test number
    425241135603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass50,460 miles (+5,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,460 miles
    Test number
    808530204307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass44,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    578087693227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L20 GOC

Does L20 GOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 GOC is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 GOC?
The MOT on L20 GOC is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 GOC done?
L20 GOC was recorded at 96,555 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,228 miles a year.
Has L20 GOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 GOC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 GOC 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 L20 GOC find?
L20 GOC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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