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RF56 TXX

2006 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,104 mi
Last recorded111,104 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 TXX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,104 miles

Reverse lamps inoperative

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Apr 2025 111,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Reverse lamps inoperative

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

advised fuel cap missing top part

advised sill cover fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2024 110,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fuel cap missing the top part

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has been rubbed on outer and inner sidewalls

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And split in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,028 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Cap Damaged But Still Working

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Trays/Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2023 106,026 miles

Central Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Cap Damaged But Still Working

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Trays/Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,599 miles

advised after market air fliter fitted

advised rear tyres worn edges

advised sill cover fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 105,598 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advised sill cover fitted

advised rear tyres worn edges

advised after market air fliter fitted

advised brake fluid low

advised osf tyre low presure

Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Painted Bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Paint Bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 102,006 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off but system still supporte (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective Cracked ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 102,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off but system still supporte (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective Cracked ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,628 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,044 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,899 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,083 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,810 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,889 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,397 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,940 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,342 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,271 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 28,271 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RF56 TXX is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF56 TXX, 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 RF56 TXX registered?

RF56 TXX is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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