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OE56 VNC

2006 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,026 mi
Last recorded134,026 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 VNC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 134,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on oouter edge and slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust mounting missing

Fail 7 Dec 2022 134,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on oouter edge and slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust mounting missing

Fail 2 Nov 2022 134,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone bushes contaminated with PAS fluid (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount missing, corroded and fallen off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front amber position light not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder and bald on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged has run flat damaged to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 129,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,873 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,744 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX POOR CONDITION

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS WIRE (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 80,744 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX POOR CONDITION

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS WIRE (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,328 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe poor condition

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 13 Sep 2016 73,860 miles

front exhaust flex poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,610 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear (2.4.G.2)

o\s\f front tyre slight perished

Fail 12 Sep 2014 48,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,461 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,593 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 26,511 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,450 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,915 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 VNC is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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