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GV56 LUL

2006 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,053 mi
Last recorded80,053 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 LUL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2025 80,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (one of two) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 72,901 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 66,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,586 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (one of two ) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,495 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit now (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit now (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 57,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 57,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 52,153 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 52,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 May 2018 46,101 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear exhaust system rusted

Fail 5 May 2018 46,101 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust system rusted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,096 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 35,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2016 27,758 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,394 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,996 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,777 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,119 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 19,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 17,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,783 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 LUL is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 GV56 LUL, 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 LUL is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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