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LY56 ZPT

2006 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,055 mi
Last recorded144,055 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ZPT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 144,055 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 135,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 117,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 18 May 2018 106,368 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 106,334 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 90,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi weak (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre box weak

tracking is out

Fail 7 Jul 2016 88,678 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi weak (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre box weak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,847 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the border line 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the border line 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,496 miles

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

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

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

offside front suspension arm rear bush retaining collar damaged

shoulder wear evident both side rear tyres on inside

Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be getting low.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,526 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 48,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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LY56 ZPT is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY56 ZPT, 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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LY56 ZPT is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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