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EF56 ZWZ

2006 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,297 mi
Last recorded62,297 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 62,297 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 61,535 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,771 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,000 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,822 miles

covers fitted over engine // outer sills

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 55,386 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 53,133 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,421 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,649 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 47,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 44,843 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,750 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 36,315 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,559 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,251 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,223 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 26,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,169 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 ZWZ is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZWZ, 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 EF56 ZWZ registered?

EF56 ZWZ is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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