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EF56 ZXJ

2006 Volvo C30

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,008 mi
Last recorded96,008 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 96,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread area 215/4518 w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 96,007 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower bumper insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread area 215/4518 w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 93,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear handbrake excess travel possible adjustment/repair required

Rear parking brake on minimum efficiency of 16%

Rear suspension components and subframe corroded but not weakened

engine tray fitted

vehicle [presented engine oil below minimum topped up 1 liter for test purposes

Pass 22 Nov 2023 91,272 miles

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

Front !!no coolant in reservoir!!

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 91,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45Y18 93Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front !!no coolant in reservoir!!

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,072 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 89,055 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre curb cut on rim

Nearside Rear 2 curb cuts on rim

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamps have pattern but o.s. is dimmer than near side

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

alloys all scuffed

Pass 11 Nov 2020 84,133 miles

Nearside Front tyre curb cut by rim

Nearside Rear tyre slighr distortion on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has slight distortion on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,126 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear small pin hole in exhaust centre box

alloy wheels scuffed and marked

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,200 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper has scuff damage

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight deterioration o/s/ beam not as bright as n/s (4.1.4 (b))

alloy wheels scuffed

Fail 16 Nov 2018 79,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper has scuff damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight deterioration o/s/ beam not as bright as n/s (4.1.4 (b))

alloy wheels scuffed

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,168 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 75,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front n/s & o/s tyre side walls age cracking

Front n/s & o/s tyre tread wearing on edges (heavier on inside edge)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,044 miles

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

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

all wheels scuffed

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,206 miles

exhaust rattaling

Fail 10 Nov 2015 67,206 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,190 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 62,190 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge but no cords showing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloy wheels all scuffed

n/s/plastic sill cover damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloy wheels all scuffed

n/s/plastic sill cover damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all alloys curbed

both front tyres have wear on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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 ZXJ is a 2006 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF56 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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