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SM56 ZYC

2006 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,773 mi
Last recorded131,773 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 ZYC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 131,773 miles

centre exhaust flange nuts/bolts corroded - starting to separate - recommend repair

Pass 28 Feb 2025 122,593 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 122,593 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,342 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 112,246 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,842 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 98,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,373 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 89,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,487 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 81,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,632 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 75,972 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,881 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 66,877 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,280 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 11 Oct 2016 55,340 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,555 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,550 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 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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What year was SM56 ZYC registered?

SM56 ZYC is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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