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PJ56 OJU

2006 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,562 mi
Last recorded157,562 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 OJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2024 157,562 miles

Emissions unable to be completed heavily white smoking under fast idle. choking the emission meter up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 150,006 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 144,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 144,038 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 139,739 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 135,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,957 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 122,910 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 194,804 miles

near side washer jet low

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 25 Jan 2017 111,688 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,025 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,298 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,767 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 77,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,082 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,375 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,405 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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PJ56 OJU is a 2006 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PJ56 OJU, 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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PJ56 OJU is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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