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OV56 VPR

2006 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,673 mi
Last recorded121,673 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VPR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 118,463 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,368 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 105,179 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 105,169 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 103,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 99,599 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 99,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,547 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides ON LIMIT and very heavy edge wear NEAR exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavy wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 88,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides ON LIMIT and very heavy edge wear NEAR exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavy wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 80,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,984 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 71,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 60,171 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 60,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2014 50,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 38,487 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 28,625 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing ply or cord

Fail 3 Sep 2011 15,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

power steering rack has started to leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 15,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

power steering rack has started to leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 10,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 10,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 5,924 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has stones behind inner wheel rim

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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OV56 VPR is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV56 VPR, 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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OV56 VPR is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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