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AO56 ZHJ

2006 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,703 mi
Last recorded149,703 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 149,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 144,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 144,020 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 143,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Brackets broken on front flexi and rear exhaust section. (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 133,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air con pipe broken

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air pipe broken and insecure

Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,330 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f gear box drive shaft leaking

n/s/f side marker light not working

o/s/r wheel dented

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,330 miles

n/s/f gear box drive shaft leaking

n/s/f side marker light not working

o/s/r wheel dented

Pass 12 Feb 2011 56,628 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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AO56 ZHJ is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 74,510 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 ZHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO56 ZHJ is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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