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DV56 FVK

2006 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

194,047 mi
Last recorded194,047 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 FVK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 194,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front ABS wire rubbing on wheel

Nearside Front Brake disc rubbing on back plate

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 179,723 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 171,690 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 171,689 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 170,911 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 166,268 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 166,268 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 160,125 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 160,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Split To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering Rack Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Centre Section (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 151,632 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear tail pipe tempary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 142,919 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting broken but supported

Pass 5 Oct 2017 138,120 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edge

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Sep 2016 133,031 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 20 Sep 2016 133,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 Sep 2015 123,968 miles

nsr tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2015 123,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2014 116,316 miles

exhaust knocking on chassis

nsf side repeater lense missing

nsr tyre in poor condition

various stone chips front screen

Fail 2 Oct 2014 116,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 110,634 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,681 miles

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

anti skid lamp on

Fail 26 Sep 2011 68,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

anti skid lamp on

Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,347 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,361 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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DV56 FVK is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DV56 FVK, 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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DV56 FVK is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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