MOT Status
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115,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Non standard suspension fitted
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front brake hose insecure
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front brake hose insecure
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All rear suspension is corroded and bushes are perished
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All rear suspension is corroded and bushes are perished
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn Badly worn with excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction large sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear plate light lense missing (bulb not working)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s front wheel rim slight damage
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s front wheel rim slight damage
o/s front tyre wall slight damage
o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly deteriorated /worn on inner edges
o/s rear number plate light lens missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on the inside edge
o/s number plate lamp lens missing,bulb is still working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on the inside edge
o/s number plate lamp lens missing,bulb is still working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV56 VPU is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 October 2006.
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