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SM56 KBF

2006 Volvo C30

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,014 mi
Last recorded72,014 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 KBF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,014 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,666 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 63,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,102 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 44,244 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,708 miles

traction control lamp on when driving into workshop

Fail 7 Dec 2016 43,707 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 43,491 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 43,491 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nail in nearside front tyre (puncture)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 41,321 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,321 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,255 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 14 Dec 2012 33,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,977 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 22,847 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,110 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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SM56 KBF is a 2006 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM56 KBF, 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 SM56 KBF registered?

SM56 KBF is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is SM56 KBF safe to buy?

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