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Volvo C30

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

L23 KAFMOT history

L23 KAF is a white diesel Volvo C30 first used on 17 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L23 KAF white Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,126 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 KAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 KAF was last recorded at 128,126 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 7,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,506 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,620 miles
Average per year
7,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,126 miles
  • 2025 – 120,506 miles
  • 2024 – 111,935 miles
  • 2023 – 111,693 miles
  • 2022 – 104,432 miles
  • 2021 – 103,372 miles
  • 2019 – 91,673 miles
  • 2018 – 77,670 miles
  • 2017 – 68,562 miles
  • 2016 – 60,606 miles
  • 2015 – 53,238 miles
  • 2014 – 44,737 miles
  • 2013 – 35,109 miles
  • 2012 – 30,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,126 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,126 miles
    Test number
    594609338669
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Fail128,126 miles (+7,620)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,126 miles
    Test number
    510854583180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass120,506 miles (+8,571)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,506 miles
    Test number
    888000599139
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass111,935 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,935 miles
    Test number
    100233597297
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail111,935 miles (+242)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,935 miles
    Test number
    789728057360
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail111,693 miles (+40)3 dangerous13 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,693 miles
    Test number
    943455759427
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack leaking through nsf boot (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail111,653 miles (+7,221)1 dangerous11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,653 miles
    Test number
    375054397571
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slight buckle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slight buckle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight buckle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slight buckle
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Pass104,432 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,432 miles
    Test number
    528131469092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail104,429 miles (+1,057)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,429 miles
    Test number
    200917631171
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavy judder when braking (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass103,372 miles (+11,699)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,372 miles
    Test number
    941479832445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,673 miles (+14,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    936114293709
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass77,670 miles (+9,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    241574624168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass68,562 miles (+7,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,562 miles
    Test number
    734301468028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day running light out

  14. Pass60,606 miles (+7,368)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,606 miles
    Test number
    309174426954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,238 miles
    Test number
    267057007769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,238 miles (+8,501)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,238 miles
    Test number
    870922856669
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Fail44,737 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,737 miles
    Test number
    226418834240
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass44,737 miles (+9,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,737 miles
    Test number
    316368734481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass35,109 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,109 miles
    Test number
    148295943250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,804 miles
    Test number
    489686462315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 KAF

Does L23 KAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 KAF is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 KAF?
The MOT on L23 KAF is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 KAF done?
L23 KAF was recorded at 128,126 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,378 miles a year.
Has L23 KAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 KAF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 KAF 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 L23 KAF find?
L23 KAF passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; undertrays fitted.

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