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OE56 FMY

2006 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,139 mi
Last recorded134,139 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 FMY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 134,139 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 134,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 124,952 miles

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))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 124,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 21 Oct 2019 115,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,271 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 87,638 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 87,636 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,373 miles

nsr tyre 1.6 mm outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,922 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,956 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 57,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 46,020 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,602 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FMY is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FMY, 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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What year was OE56 FMY registered?

OE56 FMY is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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