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BD56 VVT

2006 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,762 mi
Last recorded122,762 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VVT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 122,762 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 122,761 miles

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,270 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 115,809 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 111,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 108,748 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 108,747 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 105,285 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 103,077 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 103,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 98,453 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,592 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure where marked with chalk. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,581 miles

front number plate getting in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,916 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,653 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,591 miles

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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BD56 VVT is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD56 VVT, 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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What year was BD56 VVT registered?

BD56 VVT is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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