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Volvo C30

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

L5 EWBMOT history

L5 EWB is a white diesel Volvo C30 first used on 18 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L5 EWB white Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,623 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EWB
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
18 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EWB was last recorded at 139,623 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,113 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,510 miles
Average per year
8,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,623 miles
  • 2025 – 137,113 miles
  • 2024 – 130,385 miles
  • 2023 – 123,029 miles
  • 2022 – 109,781 miles
  • 2021 – 99,765 miles
  • 2020 – 93,126 miles
  • 2019 – 79,330 miles
  • 2018 – 66,665 miles
  • 2017 – 59,533 miles
  • 2016 – 51,745 miles
  • 2015 – 42,166 miles
  • 2014 – 32,974 miles
  • 2013 – 25,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,623 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,623 miles
    Test number
    933747613885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail139,623 miles (+2,510)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,623 miles
    Test number
    980876604343
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass137,113 miles (+6,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,113 miles
    Test number
    238579665801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass130,385 miles (+7,356)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,385 miles
    Test number
    519607144003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,029 miles
    Test number
    957526036292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,024 miles (+13,243)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,024 miles
    Test number
    736675556109
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,781 miles (+10,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,781 miles
    Test number
    207983177259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass99,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,765 miles
    Test number
    529045147832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,588 miles (+19,462)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,588 miles
    Test number
    131477932179
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (Steering Idler) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust touching chassis but not insecure
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,126 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,126 miles
    Test number
    480224740836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights Light intensity reduced
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  11. Fail93,126 miles (+13,796)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,126 miles
    Test number
    769885029903
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights Light intensity reduced
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  12. Pass79,330 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    617849459131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,327 miles (+12,662)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    616479599460
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass66,665 miles (+7,132)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,665 miles
    Test number
    577000166082
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass59,533 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,533 miles
    Test number
    247997862026
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail59,533 miles (+7,788)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,533 miles
    Test number
    626590329909
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass51,745 miles (+9,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,745 miles
    Test number
    494139182810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass42,166 miles (+9,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,166 miles
    Test number
    465527815029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,974 miles (+7,632)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,974 miles
    Test number
    837123214083
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass25,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,342 miles
    Test number
    958889103089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 EWB

Does L5 EWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EWB is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EWB?
The MOT on L5 EWB is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EWB done?
L5 EWB was recorded at 139,623 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 8,318 miles a year.
Has L5 EWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EWB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 EWB 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 EWB find?
L5 EWB passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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