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RJ56 BVV

2006 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,143 mi
Last recorded85,143 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BVV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,143 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,142 miles

Front suspension, wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 22 Nov 2017 81,139 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Front suspension, wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,853 miles

Near side number plate lamp. Contacts heat damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2016 76,853 miles

Near side number plate lamp. Contacts heat damaged

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 73,027 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 73,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,337 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,986 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear disc's slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,277 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 41,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise brake inspection.....

advise rear number plate replacement....

both front tyres wearing inner edges....

screen washers weak.....

wet test...

Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 31,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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RJ56 BVV is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ56 BVV, 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 RJ56 BVV registered?

RJ56 BVV is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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