Volvo C30
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc
T5 VBYMOT history
T5 VBY is a red petrol Volvo C30 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 157,952 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,577 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- C30
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,521 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VBY was last recorded at 157,952 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,945 miles · 7 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 9,577 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,952 miles
- 2024 – 152,851 miles
- 2023 – 150,702 miles
- 2022 – 147,492 miles
- 2021 – 139,458 miles
- 2020 – 129,007 miles
- 2019 – 117,097 miles
- 2018 – 104,710 miles
- 2017 – 94,220 miles
- 2016 – 82,559 miles
- 2015 – 68,668 miles
- 2014 – 54,922 miles
- 2013 – 43,251 miles
- 2012 – 37,164 miles
- 2011 – 23,148 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,952 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets corroded at frontRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySuspension coil springs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,952 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 157,952 miles
- Test number
- 390983849559
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets corroded at front
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension coil springs corroded
Fail157,945 miles (+5,094)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,945 miles
- Test number
- 574964059977
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets corroded at front
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension coil springs corroded
Pass152,851 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 152,851 miles
- Test number
- 276830219190
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail152,851 miles (+2,149)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,851 miles
- Test number
- 243788408204
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass150,702 miles (+13)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 150,702 miles
- Test number
- 162874343480
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r wheel out of shape
Fail150,689 miles (+3,197)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,689 miles
- Test number
- 834808762491
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r wheel out of shape
Pass147,492 miles (+27)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 147,492 miles
- Test number
- 535928311704
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail147,465 miles (+8,007)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,465 miles
- Test number
- 308364714264
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,458 miles (+10,451)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 139,458 miles
- Test number
- 702231397295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,007 miles (+11,910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 129,007 miles
- Test number
- 322659769636
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass117,097 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 117,097 miles
- Test number
- 407965062995
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of treads
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,094 miles (+12,384)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,094 miles
- Test number
- 719345620221
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of treads
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,710 miles (+10,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 104,710 miles
- Test number
- 757225822279
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass94,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 94,220 miles
- Test number
- 319229241456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,220 miles (+11,661)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,220 miles
- Test number
- 464642303237
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass82,559 miles (+13,891)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 82,559 miles
- Test number
- 838862407189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 68,668 miles
- Test number
- 854259243103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,655 miles (+13,733)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,655 miles
- Test number
- 324593225254
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,922 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 54,922 miles
- Test number
- 516122214343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,921 miles (+11,670)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,921 miles
- Test number
- 219242814379
- 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)
Pass43,251 miles (+6,087)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 43,251 miles
- Test number
- 626393513349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,164 miles (+14,016)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 37,164 miles
- Test number
- 337742312381
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres bald on edges and o/s/f has a slight cut on inner sidewall
- NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall
Pass23,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 23,148 miles
- Test number
- 598012761281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 VBY
- Does T5 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VBY is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VBY?
- The MOT on T5 VBY is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 VBY done?
- T5 VBY was recorded at 157,952 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 9,577 miles a year.
- Has T5 VBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VBY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 VBY 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 T5 VBY find?
- T5 VBY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust mounting brackets corroded at front; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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