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PN56 MFP

2006 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,173 mi
Last recorded161,173 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 MFP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 161,173 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 150,003 miles

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

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2024 134,132 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 117,883 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

chip to windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2023 117,882 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

chip to windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,411 miles

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

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

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to wear

rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate

Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,638 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 82,942 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,842 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,519 miles

Front brake pads wearing low, rears similar.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,028 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 23,339 miles

both rear tyres tread seperation cracks

Pass 12 Dec 2013 20,615 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 20,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 17,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,360 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 14,277 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 11,710 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 8,759 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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PN56 MFP is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PN56 MFP, 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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PN56 MFP is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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