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Volvo C30

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

L31 HLMMOT history

L31 HLM is a white petrol Volvo C30 first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L31 HLM 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,427 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 HLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 HLM was last recorded at 79,427 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,332 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
5,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,427 miles
  • 2025 – 74,150 miles
  • 2024 – 68,449 miles
  • 2023 – 61,234 miles
  • 2022 – 55,234 miles
  • 2021 – 48,801 miles
  • 2020 – 43,572 miles
  • 2019 – 35,030 miles
  • 2018 – 32,474 miles
  • 2017 – 28,911 miles
  • 2015 – 21,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,427 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,427 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,427 miles
    Test number
    908680579721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,332 miles (+5,182)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    823210675936
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass74,150 miles (+5,701)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    798982447541
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass68,449 miles (+7,215)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    358043341007
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges, causing slight damage to tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass61,234 miles (+6,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,234 miles
    Test number
    493809826597
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass55,234 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    471756168227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,801 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    997401262716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,572 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    355483799872
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail43,493 miles (+8,463)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,493 miles
    Test number
    739157876595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0217 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0217 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3807 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass35,030 miles (+2,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,030 miles
    Test number
    740292410520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass32,474 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,474 miles
    Test number
    254328068545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail32,376 miles (+3,465)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,376 miles
    Test number
    165335635856
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass28,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    871260770428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail28,906 miles (+7,781)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,906 miles
    Test number
    385411502443
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass21,125 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    21,125 miles
    Test number
    696157415259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,119 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,119 miles
    Test number
    315112215207
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L31 HLM

Does L31 HLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 HLM is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 HLM?
The MOT on L31 HLM is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 HLM done?
L31 HLM was recorded at 79,427 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,503 miles a year.
Has L31 HLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 HLM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 HLM 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 L31 HLM find?
L31 HLM passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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