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YF56 BYS

2006 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,919 mi
Last recorded113,919 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 BYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 113,919 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 113,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 111,239 miles

suspension components cdorroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 111,238 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension components cdorroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 106,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,962 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 100,959 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not connected between down pipe and center section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear hand brake poor performance

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,643 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 95,643 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,965 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,316 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 65,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,090 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres inner edges bald and wearing to bald

both rear seat belts have sharp points in webbing(suspect been trapped in rear seat catches)

front and rear brake pads getting low

nearside front side marker lamp not working

petrol cap broken upper half(requires new fuel cap however still remains a seal)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,218 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front sidemarker lamp inoperative

windscreen poor condition - chipped and scratched

Fail 5 Dec 2011 49,218 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front sidemarker lamp inoperative

windscreen poor condition - chipped and scratched

Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,443 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 15 Dec 2009 28,993 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 258,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YF56 BYS is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YF56 BYS, 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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YF56 BYS is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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