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OE56 DHU

2006 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,310 mi
Last recorded146,310 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DHU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 146,310 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 146,291 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake. (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper lever. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper lever seized. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight exhaust leak.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 140,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 132,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 123,931 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 123,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 115,327 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,072 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 76,141 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,066 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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OE56 DHU is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OE56 DHU, 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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OE56 DHU is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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