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S555 CTH

2006 Volvo C30

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,950 mi
Last recorded122,950 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 CTH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 122,950 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 122,811 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2023 120,501 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 118,986 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 116,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 116,266 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both n/s and o/s are flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 113,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 109,380 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 109,380 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached n/s/r (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,178 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 105,178 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 100,566 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,667 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,705 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2009 28,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S555 CTH is a 2006 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S555 CTH, 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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S555 CTH is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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