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YY56 HDN

2006 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,051 mi
Last recorded164,051 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 HDN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 164,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 164,046 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 148,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear sub frame and suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 140,898 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 124,523 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 124,523 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,865 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 116,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall.205/50 17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 108,605 miles

chip in windscreen

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 101,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 92,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,666 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,206 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 46,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,334 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 34,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 21,828 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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YY56 HDN is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YY56 HDN, 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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YY56 HDN is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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