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EF56 WZW

2006 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,982 mi
Last recorded137,982 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 WZW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 137,982 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 134,258 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 134,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 128,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2022 124,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2020 117,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear exhaust back box casing flaking

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,251 miles

Rear exhaust back box flaking

Fail 22 Jul 2019 114,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust back box flaking

Pass 16 May 2018 109,732 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2017 106,811 miles

Rear exhaust back box flaking

Fail 31 May 2017 106,811 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust back box flaking

Pass 3 Jun 2016 102,175 miles

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

dipswitch do has to be held to keep main beam lights on

exhaust rear box deteriorated slightly

nearside front marker light inop

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 102,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

dipswitch do has to be held to keep main beam lights on

exhaust rear box deteriorated slightly

nearside front marker light inop

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,196 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 21 Nov 2013 46,357 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,094 miles

Anti skid service message displayed

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,338 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,352 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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EF56 WZW is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF56 WZW, 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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EF56 WZW is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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