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OV56 VRM

2006 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,000 mi
Last recorded139,000 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VRM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 139,000 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 128,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,107 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,185 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,096 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,578 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,121 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 19,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,295 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 VRM is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

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

Is OV56 VRM safe to buy?

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