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Volvo C30

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

Y21 VOLMOT history

Y21 VOL is a grey diesel Volvo C30 first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

Y21 VOL grey Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,695 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 VOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 VOL was last recorded at 98,695 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,161 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
534 miles
Average per year
5,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,695 miles
  • 2024 – 98,161 miles
  • 2023 – 96,780 miles
  • 2022 – 95,026 miles
  • 2021 – 93,090 miles
  • 2020 – 84,743 miles
  • 2019 – 77,575 miles
  • 2018 – 72,408 miles
  • 2017 – 65,370 miles
  • 2016 – 57,737 miles
  • 2014 – 45,844 miles
  • 2013 – 34,153 miles
  • 2012 – 26,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,695 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (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.

  • Covers restricting view

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front radiator support heavilly corroded radiator slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front cross member corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,695 miles
    Test number
    637124300107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail98,695 miles (+534)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,695 miles
    Test number
    757140470168
    • DangerousFront 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass98,161 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,161 miles
    Test number
    799464522387
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support heavilly corroded radiator slightly loose
  4. Fail98,159 miles (+1,379)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,159 miles
    Test number
    301280456032
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support heavilly corroded radiator slightly loose
  5. Pass96,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,780 miles
    Test number
    737565501249
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail96,780 miles (+1,754)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,780 miles
    Test number
    195369638110
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass95,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,026 miles
    Test number
    763020654027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,023 miles (+1,933)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,023 miles
    Test number
    378574142788
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working
  9. Pass93,090 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    544618074647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,793 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,793 miles
    Test number
    837857171854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,743 miles (+7,168)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,743 miles
    Test number
    247563651111
    • AdvisoryFront Lower radiator support corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
  12. Pass77,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,575 miles
    Test number
    444543033848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail77,575 miles (+5,167)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,575 miles
    Test number
    257994595548
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass72,408 miles (+7,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    963038639458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  15. Pass65,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,370 miles
    Test number
    544497851287
    • AdvisoryCovers restricting view
  16. Fail65,370 miles (+7,633)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,370 miles
    Test number
    638751901329
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement doughnut bush at rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers restricting view
  17. Pass57,737 miles (+10)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,737 miles
    Test number
    343731211104
    • DangerousOffside Front severly worn on edge (bald)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCovers restricting view
  18. Fail57,727 miles (+11,883)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,727 miles
    Test number
    298279152153
    • DangerousOffside Front severly worn on edge (bald)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCovers restricting view
  19. Fail45,844 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,844 miles
    Test number
    348885774424
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass45,844 miles (+11,691)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,844 miles
    Test number
    468105874272
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass34,153 miles (+8,022)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,153 miles
    Test number
    989815373270
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing @ edges.
  22. Pass26,131 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,131 miles
    Test number
    348562772419
    • NoteOffside wiper blade smearing w/screen
  23. Fail26,131 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,131 miles
    Test number
    366042572227
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade smearing w/screen

Questions about Y21 VOL

Does Y21 VOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 VOL is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y21 VOL?
The MOT on Y21 VOL is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 VOL done?
Y21 VOL was recorded at 98,695 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,507 miles a year.
Has Y21 VOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 VOL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 VOL 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 Y21 VOL find?
Y21 VOL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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