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Volvo C30

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L5 APVMOT history

L5 APV is a black petrol Volvo C30 first used on 10 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L5 APV black Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
130,486 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 APV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 APV was last recorded at 130,486 miles on 1 May 2026, 11,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,122 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,364 miles
Average per year
6,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,486 miles
  • 2025 – 119,122 miles
  • 2024 – 109,845 miles
  • 2023 – 105,099 miles
  • 2022 – 101,641 miles
  • 2021 – 96,949 miles
  • 2020 – 93,460 miles
  • 2018 – 90,849 miles
  • 2017 – 87,457 miles
  • 2016 – 82,887 miles
  • 2015 – 79,006 miles
  • 2014 – 75,444 miles
  • 2013 – 61,469 miles
  • 2012 – 45,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,486 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front orange in colour both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,486 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,486 miles
    Test number
    969907650632
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail130,486 miles (+11,364)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,486 miles
    Test number
    162798203785
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass119,122 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,122 miles
    Test number
    787017205812
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Position lamp incorrect colour both front orange in colour both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail119,122 miles (+9,277)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,122 miles
    Test number
    535731417013
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure run on flat side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Position lamp incorrect colour both front orange in colour both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,845 miles (+4,746)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,845 miles
    Test number
    852339784621
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour both front orange in colour (4.2.3 (a) (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))

  6. Pass105,099 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,099 miles
    Test number
    297377609138
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both/all yellow. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail105,099 miles (+5)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,099 miles
    Test number
    260613863810
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both/all yellow. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail105,094 miles (+3,453)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,094 miles
    Test number
    957044692459
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both/all yellow. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass101,641 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,641 miles
    Test number
    894130418297
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken off exhaust

  10. Fail101,641 miles (+4,692)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,641 miles
    Test number
    871156793575
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken off exhaust

  11. Pass96,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,949 miles
    Test number
    491690627952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Fail96,949 miles (+3,489)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,949 miles
    Test number
    396180377189
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  13. Pass93,460 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,460 miles
    Test number
    357390816589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded onto rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  14. Fail93,460 miles (+2,611)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,460 miles
    Test number
    856327134733
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded onto rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  15. Pass90,849 miles (+3,392)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,849 miles
    Test number
    773477595408
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 205/50r17
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres perishing. 205/50r17 Dot 10/11
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

  16. Pass87,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,457 miles
    Test number
    703262918541
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre. 205/50r17

  17. Fail87,457 miles (+4,570)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,457 miles
    Test number
    694657914373
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre. 205/50r17

  18. Pass82,887 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    271899664983
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryMinor chips on front windscreen
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

  19. Fail82,887 miles (+3,881)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    306423550914
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryMinor chips on front windscreen
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass79,006 miles (+3,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,006 miles
    Test number
    259909962984
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp aims on upper limit.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view.

  21. Pass75,444 miles (+13,975)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,444 miles
    Test number
    508602744345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,469 miles (+15,714)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,469 miles
    Test number
    476196743494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,755 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,755 miles
    Test number
    476736142301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,695 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,695 miles
    Test number
    286335542309
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 APV

Does L5 APV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 APV is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 APV?
The MOT on L5 APV is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 APV done?
L5 APV was recorded at 130,486 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,333 miles a year.
Has L5 APV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 APV has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 APV 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 L5 APV find?
L5 APV passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 1 more.

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