MOT Status
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131,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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centre exhaust flange nuts/bolts corroded - starting to separate - recommend repair
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy recommend replace (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bold inner edge - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bold inner edge - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion/wear to front brake discs - front pads possibly getting low
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bold inner edge - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bold inner edge - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion/wear to front brake discs - front pads possibly getting low
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating/getting weak
both rear lower main arms outer bushes deteriorating/weakening
corrosion/wear to front brake discs
some nearside steering rack play
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating/getting weak
both rear lower main arms outer bushes deteriorating/weakening
corrosion/wear to front brake discs
some nearside steering rack play
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front exhaust hanger corroded/getting thin
perishing/wear to rear lower control arm bushes
possible slight blow on the top of rear silencer
some play n/s/f ball joint - recommend replace
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front exhaust hanger corroded/getting thin
perishing/wear to rear lower control arm bushes
possible slight blow on the top of rear silencer
some play n/s/f ball joint - recommend replace
front brake imbalance - close to mot limit
n/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread + bold inner edge - recommend replace
o/s/f tyre 2mm tread + bold inner edge - recommend replace
possible very slight n/s/f ball joint play
wear to rear lower main arm bushes
wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))
exhaust just starting to hole near centre silencer - recommend repair
front brake imbalance - close to mot limit
n/s/f inner driveshaft boot perishing/weakening
n/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread + bold inner edge - recommend replace
o/s/f tyre 2mm tread + bold inner edge - recommend replace
possible very slight n/s/f ball joint play
wear to rear lower main arm bushes
wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (adjuster broken) (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SM56 ZYC is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 ZYC, 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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SM56 ZYC is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 December 2006.
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