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Volvo C30

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

Y15 EMXMOT history

Y15 EMX is a black diesel Volvo C30 first used on 23 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 166,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

Y15 EMX black Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
166,965 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 EMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 EMX was last recorded at 166,965 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 12,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,598 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,367 miles
Average per year
11,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,965 miles
  • 2024 – 154,598 miles
  • 2023 – 143,741 miles
  • 2022 – 132,576 miles
  • 2021 – 120,217 miles
  • 2020 – 111,150 miles
  • 2019 – 102,712 miles
  • 2018 – 95,823 miles
  • 2017 – 78,670 miles
  • 2016 – 63,998 miles
  • 2015 – 39,432 miles
  • 2014 – 29,531 miles
  • 2013 – 25,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,965 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,965 miles (+12,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    166,965 miles
    Test number
    977002028030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass154,598 miles (+10,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    154,598 miles
    Test number
    344938392221
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both the n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass143,741 miles (+11,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,741 miles
    Test number
    506124204893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass132,576 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,576 miles
    Test number
    882858955215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,464 miles (+12,247)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,464 miles
    Test number
    416648517435
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass120,217 miles (+9,067)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,217 miles
    Test number
    447575180854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,150 miles (+8,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,150 miles
    Test number
    861590806511
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate cracked. (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass102,712 miles (+6,889)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,712 miles
    Test number
    972198651411
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & SILL COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN & PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN & PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN & PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN & PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass95,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,823 miles
    Test number
    641550281545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reflector damaged
  10. Fail95,823 miles (+17,153)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,823 miles
    Test number
    908484308709
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reflector damaged
  11. Pass78,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,670 miles
    Test number
    762275070321
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH front tyres worn inside shoulders ( no cords exposed) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMITS AT 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail78,655 miles (+14,657)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,655 miles
    Test number
    413254429460
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH front tyres worn inside shoulders ( no cords exposed) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMITS AT 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass63,998 miles (+12,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,998 miles
    Test number
    106363776856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
  14. Pass51,743 miles (+12,311)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,743 miles
    Test number
    712355092451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,432 miles (+9,901)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,432 miles
    Test number
    146967605424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,531 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,531 miles
    Test number
    787421914018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,749 miles
    Test number
    765016173002
    • 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)

Questions about Y15 EMX

Does Y15 EMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 EMX is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y15 EMX?
The MOT on Y15 EMX is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 EMX done?
Y15 EMX was recorded at 166,965 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 11,090 miles a year.
Has Y15 EMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 EMX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y15 EMX 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 Y15 EMX find?
Y15 EMX passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer suspension rod ball joint has slight play.

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