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OV56 VRF

2006 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,703 mi
Last recorded102,703 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VRF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 102,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 95,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,225 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 93,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 87,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 79,875 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 79,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 62,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 49,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 44,239 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 41,202 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 39,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,122 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,824 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,855 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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OV56 VRF is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OV56 VRF, 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 OV56 VRF registered?

OV56 VRF is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is OV56 VRF safe to buy?

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