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SM56 OTX

2006 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,252 mi
Last recorded110,252 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 OTX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 110,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 100,679 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 100,678 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,506 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 79,963 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)

rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 4 Oct 2017 79,963 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,751 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,747 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,309 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 53,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,334 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2010 23,328 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,443 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 OTX is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 SM56 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

SM56 OTX is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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