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BF56 TLK

2006 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,569 mi
Last recorded88,569 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 TLK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 88,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 88,569 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 87,518 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 87,518 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,794 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 85,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,315 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,506 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 80,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,690 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes beginning to split

Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,417 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,016 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 60,134 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,743 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,165 miles

imbalance and variation front brakes

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,455 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low and uneven

Fail 9 Dec 2010 41,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing low and uneven

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,169 miles

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)

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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BF56 TLK is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BF56 TLK, 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 BF56 TLK registered?

BF56 TLK is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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