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Volvo C30

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

L99 LCUMOT history

L99 LCU is a black petrol Volvo C30 first used on 22 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

L99 LCU black Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,091 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 LCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 LCU was last recorded at 121,091 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 3,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,489 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,602 miles
Average per year
6,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,091 miles
  • 2025 – 117,489 miles
  • 2024 – 110,204 miles
  • 2023 – 110,200 miles
  • 2022 – 104,659 miles
  • 2021 – 100,630 miles
  • 2020 – 97,787 miles
  • 2019 – 94,409 miles
  • 2018 – 81,346 miles
  • 2017 – 69,187 miles
  • 2016 – 62,634 miles
  • 2015 – 54,548 miles
  • 2014 – 48,667 miles
  • 2013 – 40,242 miles
  • 2012 – 32,949 miles
  • 2011 – 23,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,091 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,091 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    292663582726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,489 miles (+7,285)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,489 miles
    Test number
    449230738992
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 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))

  3. Pass110,204 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,204 miles
    Test number
    166482504299
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail110,200 miles (+5,541)2 dangerous4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,200 miles
    Test number
    185177173378
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,659 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,659 miles
    Test number
    848711209695
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on inner edge

  6. Pass100,630 miles (+2,843)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,630 miles
    Test number
    464886770615
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive NS drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,787 miles (+3,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,787 miles
    Test number
    658119617864
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,409 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,409 miles
    Test number
    776279007713
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front tyres scraping w/arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres have no visible tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail94,409 miles (+13,063)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,409 miles
    Test number
    284814584976
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front tyres scraping w/arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres have no visible tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,346 miles (+12,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,346 miles
    Test number
    557025290605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,187 miles (+6,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,187 miles
    Test number
    962765583784
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside driveshaft seal leaking

  12. Pass62,634 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,634 miles
    Test number
    687100724715
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail62,625 miles (+8,077)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    850910578898
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass54,548 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    250175960719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail54,546 miles (+5,879)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,546 miles
    Test number
    732660637785
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass48,667 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,667 miles
    Test number
    787530944223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,835 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,835 miles
    Test number
    535109814150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,242 miles
    Test number
    895669163296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,242 miles (+7,293)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,242 miles
    Test number
    846207363227
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass32,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,949 miles
    Test number
    275929192240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,949 miles (+9,918)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,949 miles
    Test number
    705588992294
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  22. Pass23,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,031 miles
    Test number
    166177901330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 LCU

Does L99 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 LCU is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 LCU?
The MOT on L99 LCU is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 LCU done?
L99 LCU was recorded at 121,091 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 6,893 miles a year.
Has L99 LCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 LCU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L99 LCU 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 L99 LCU find?
L99 LCU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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