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GV56 LUE

2006 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,838 mi
Last recorded126,838 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 LUE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,838 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 126,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 121,769 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 117,151 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 117,151 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 111,950 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 111,950 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 107,108 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 107,108 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,193 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 103,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 100,800 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,012 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,874 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,991 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 75,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,880 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 69,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,804 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,954 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 57,954 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,048 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,104 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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GV56 LUE is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GV56 LUE, 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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GV56 LUE is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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