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Volvo C30

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

L77 ELBMOT history

L77 ELB is a grey petrol Volvo C30 first used on 20 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

L77 ELB grey Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,464 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 ELB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 ELB was last recorded at 84,464 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,972 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
492 miles
Average per year
4,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,464 miles
  • 2025 – 83,972 miles
  • 2024 – 82,546 miles
  • 2023 – 82,186 miles
  • 2022 – 80,460 miles
  • 2021 – 77,432 miles
  • 2020 – 74,246 miles
  • 2019 – 73,312 miles
  • 2018 – 70,978 miles
  • 2017 – 68,689 miles
  • 2016 – 66,825 miles
  • 2013 – 44,987 miles
  • 2012 – 31,612 miles
  • 2011 – 22,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,464 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,464 miles (+492)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,464 miles
    Test number
    815241523546
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,972 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    955804674143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,963 miles (+1,417)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,963 miles
    Test number
    701352124782
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,546 miles (+360)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,546 miles
    Test number
    629720882901
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass82,186 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    214784610081
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail82,186 miles (+1,726)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    620400810533
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass80,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,460 miles
    Test number
    141986698127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,460 miles (+3,028)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,460 miles
    Test number
    940943123524
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,432 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,432 miles
    Test number
    285313632502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,246 miles (+934)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,246 miles
    Test number
    768483893547
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass73,312 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    271825980062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,978 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,978 miles
    Test number
    422019539393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,244 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,244 miles
    Test number
    551986477729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,226 miles (+1,537)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    887294141585
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass68,689 miles (+1,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,689 miles
    Test number
    540693209019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass66,825 miles (+21,838)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,825 miles
    Test number
    365213072865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,987 miles
    Test number
    725649043202
    • 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)

  18. Fail44,987 miles (+13,375)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,987 miles
    Test number
    437229443239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass31,612 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,612 miles
    Test number
    736842752233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,805 miles
    Test number
    375019251229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 ELB

Does L77 ELB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 ELB is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 ELB?
The MOT on L77 ELB is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 ELB done?
L77 ELB was recorded at 84,464 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 4,103 miles a year.
Has L77 ELB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 ELB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 ELB 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 L77 ELB find?
L77 ELB passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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