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DV56 XOJ

2006 Volvo C30

White Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 XOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025
Fail 18 Sep 2025 149,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 148,246 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 145,305 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 142,156 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 138,160 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 135,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 128,529 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 121,570 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers view/swept area ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom of spring (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low (slight)

front windscreen wiper blades worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

service light showing on dash

Fail 13 Oct 2016 121,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers view/swept area ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom of spring (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low (slight)

front windscreen wiper blades worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

service light showing on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,121 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,131 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2013 90,822 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,151 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 51,599 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 51,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,208 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 XOJ is a 2006 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV56 XOJ, 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 DV56 XOJ registered?

DV56 XOJ is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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