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Volvo C30

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

LS12 VLRMOT history

LS12 VLR is a grey petrol Volvo C30 first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LS12 VLR grey Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,917 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VLR was last recorded at 118,917 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 6,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,740 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,177 miles
Average per year
8,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,917 miles
  • 2025 – 112,740 miles
  • 2023 – 106,069 miles
  • 2022 – 91,349 miles
  • 2021 – 84,651 miles
  • 2020 – 80,563 miles
  • 2019 – 73,000 miles
  • 2018 – 63,875 miles
  • 2017 – 57,713 miles
  • 2016 – 44,299 miles
  • 2015 – 28,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,917 miles
  • MinorRear 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 nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,917 miles (+6,177)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    807965140824
    • MinorRear 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 nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass112,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,740 miles
    Test number
    164063046691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,740 miles (+6,671)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,740 miles
    Test number
    545207484443
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,069 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,069 miles
    Test number
    182697981399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,005 miles (+14,656)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,005 miles
    Test number
    804023560912
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,349 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,349 miles
    Test number
    321449357994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,651 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    101375370690
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail84,651 miles (+4,088)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    139699619917
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass80,563 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,563 miles
    Test number
    237515377831
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Fail80,563 miles (+7,563)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,563 miles
    Test number
    550425050804
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Pass73,000 miles (+9,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,000 miles
    Test number
    829406427152
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips to windscreen

  12. Pass63,875 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    496938962008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight chips to windscreen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre starting to crack and perish
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

  13. Fail63,875 miles (+6,162)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    539798308107
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight chips to windscreen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre starting to crack and perish
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

  14. Pass57,713 miles (+13,414)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,713 miles
    Test number
    527514940384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,299 miles (+15,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,299 miles
    Test number
    586307292123
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread wearing low and cracking

  16. Pass28,411 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,411 miles
    Test number
    217764455469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,345 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,345 miles
    Test number
    707239525198
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about LS12 VLR

Does LS12 VLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VLR is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VLR?
The MOT on LS12 VLR is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VLR done?
LS12 VLR was recorded at 118,917 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,489 miles a year.
Has LS12 VLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VLR has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 VLR 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 LS12 VLR find?
LS12 VLR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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