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PJ56 XMX

2006 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,717 mi
Last recorded166,717 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 XMX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 166,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 165,091 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 163,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 162,833 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 162,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 161,693 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 160,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 158,176 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 144,322 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front sidemarker lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre irreapairable ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 114,288 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 114,288 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,767 miles

Drivers door mirror, no up/down

Light fraying to drivers belt

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,697 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,494 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,173 miles

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

the drivers door mirror does not operate vertically

Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,802 miles

Front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate.

Offside front door mirror will not adjust up/down.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,315 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 XMX is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PJ56 XMX, 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 PJ56 XMX registered?

PJ56 XMX is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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