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KE56 LGF

2006 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,807 mi
Last recorded131,807 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 LGF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 131,807 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 131,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 120,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2018 120,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2017 102,932 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

both front brake discs worn

full exhaust system corroded and slightly deteriorated

nearside rear quarter panel damaged, but no sharp edges or projections

rear exhaust section heatshield loose

Fail 20 Jan 2017 102,841 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both offside lamps, (inner and outer) (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake disc worn and corroded

full exhaust system corroded and slightly deteriorated

nearside rear quarter panel damaged, but no sharp edges or projections

rear exhaust section heatshield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,413 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 80,411 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,047 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,656 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 60,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 LGF is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 KE56 LGF, 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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KE56 LGF is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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