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KE56 HMU

2006 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,009 mi
Last recorded116,009 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 HMU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 116,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 115,461 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 113,374 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 103,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,019 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,614 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 82,611 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,145 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,925 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 58,920 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,141 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 39,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,302 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 16 Dec 2010 31,277 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,314 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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KE56 HMU is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KE56 HMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE56 HMU registered?

KE56 HMU is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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