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FV56 OGN

2006 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,465 mi
Last recorded172,465 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 OGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 172,465 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 166,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 161,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 156,049 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 154,328 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 154,328 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,617 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 137,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 130,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 120,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,561 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,409 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 99,595 miles

roof spoiler is held on with cable ties

Fail 7 Feb 2015 99,595 miles

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

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

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

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

roof spoiler is held on with cable ties

Pass 24 Oct 2013 91,985 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,239 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 78,239 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,153 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,724 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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FV56 OGN is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FV56 OGN, 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 FV56 OGN registered?

FV56 OGN is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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