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OV56 ZPU

2006 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,001 mi
Last recorded141,001 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 ZPU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 141,001 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 140,417 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Underside Corrored

Pass 7 Oct 2023 135,835 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General under body corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 130,965 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

small hole in n\s\f inner c/v boot

Fail 11 Oct 2022 130,944 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

small hole in n\s\f inner c/v boot

Pass 6 Sep 2021 125,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 116,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pad appears worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,187 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 106,180 miles

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,089 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 92,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,994 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring underside components.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 76,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,667 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,086 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,470 miles

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

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

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,669 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,714 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 23,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 ZPU is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

OV56 ZPU is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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