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OV56 ZPJ

2006 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,617 mi
Last recorded117,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 ZPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 117,617 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,211 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,213 miles

back box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 98,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 91,820 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 91,820 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,009 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 70,556 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 63,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 63,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 55,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,176 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 35,355 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,853 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,280 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 ZPJ is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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