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OE56 DHY

2006 Volvo C30

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,700 mi
Last recorded133,700 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DHY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 133,700 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 131,708 miles

Central exhaust mount deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

Offside park brake lazy.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 128,288 miles

Centre exhaust joint and mount deteriorated.

Coil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 128,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust joint and mount deteriorated.

Coil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 124,623 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 121,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise park brake service o/s lazy

Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,391 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise park brake service o/s lazy and slow to react

Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

advise o/s/r exhaust tail pipe end clamp missing and n/s cracked

advise o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars and wearing uneven on inner edge

advise oil level low

advise park brake service o/s low effort

Fail 3 Sep 2019 111,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

advise o/s/r exhaust tail pipe end clamp missing and n/s cracked

advise o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars and wearing uneven on inner edge

advise oil level low

advise park brake service o/s low effort

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,598 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 105,595 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake lazy

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,362 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 99,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,488 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2016 93,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2015 89,227 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 82,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,224 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,668 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 29,668 miles

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

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

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 DHY is a 2006 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OE56 DHY, 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 DHY is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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