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RJ56 BVW

2006 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,314 mi
Last recorded162,314 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BVW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 162,314 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 162,304 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 160,660 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 159,478 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 157,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 145,196 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 145,196 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 136,219 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))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 111,717 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 101,746 miles

Backbox deteriorating

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Discs scored

Pass 17 May 2017 97,249 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2016 91,315 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 87,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 81,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,143 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,645 miles

Rear offside tyre's wearing on the outer edge.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 67,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear offside tyre's wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,560 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 31 May 2010 57,108 miles

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

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

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 BVW is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ56 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

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

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