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AV56 UUB

2006 Volvo C30

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,579 mi
Last recorded127,579 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UUB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 127,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,022 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 121,021 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 118,785 miles

Nearside Front Dipped beam output slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 111,233 miles

Front upper shock mounts noisy

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 104,036 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,235 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 79,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,938 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 30 Apr 2017 54,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 37,720 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,874 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,963 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 29,958 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,275 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,551 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,867 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,955 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 17,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AV56 UUB is a 2006 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV56 UUB, 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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AV56 UUB is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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