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2006 VOLVO C30
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- Registration ML56FLB
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model C30
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 16 Jun 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 123,142 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Wipers smear slightly
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside front brake disc backing plate heavily corroded
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- General surface corrosion to rear sub-frame /suspension components
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
4 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 122,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Wipers smear slightly
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside front brake disc backing plate heavily corroded
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- General surface corrosion to rear sub-frame /suspension components
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Oil level not showing on dipstick found on Pre-checks, added 0.5 ltr of oil in order to continue with full test
- Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,653 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Wipers smear slightly
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
14 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,171 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Engine burning oil (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,465 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,244 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,997 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021 21 Jun 20267 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,951 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside number plate light is not working
10 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,621 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,383 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2018 21 Jun 202620 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,045 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2017 21 Jun 202616 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
19 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,445 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,984 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,475 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2014 21 Jun 202613 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,682 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2013 21 Jun 20269 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,305 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012 21 Jun 20269 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
7 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,227 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 21 Jun 202611 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,281 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010 21 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML56FLB was registered on 2006-12-21
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