Volvo C30 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo C30. Check any C30 by registration number below.

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67.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-20.3%

vs Volvo Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volvo C30 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo C30 has an average MOT pass rate of 67.5%, which is 20.3 percentage points below the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your C30 on the road.

The most common reasons a Volvo C30 fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your C30 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volvo C30, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volvo C30 performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 2,587 vehicles

75.0%Good

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

24.9%

Mileage at 10yr

121k mi

2012

Based on 7,266 vehicles

71.5%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

29.4%

Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2011

Based on 8,337 vehicles

68.3%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

32.5%

2010

Based on 13,118 vehicles

67.4%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

32.6%

2009

Based on 13,344 vehicles

64.8%Below Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

33.0%

2008

Based on 8,211 vehicles

62.2%Below Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

34.5%

2007

Based on 5,765 vehicles

63.9%Below Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

30.8%

2006

Based on 320 vehicles

60.6%Below Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

36.0%

0

Based on 32,393 vehicles

73.5%Average

Volvo average: 87.7%

Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volvo C30

The most common reasons a Volvo C30 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.4%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.1%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.9%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

2.5%

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

2.3%

Volvo C30 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

5.8%

Front Offside

5.8%

Rear Offside

4.0%

Other Volvo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volvo models.

Volvo V90 R-design T6 Recharge Awd A

80.8% pass rate

Volvo V60 Momentum + D3 Auto

86.8% pass rate

Volvo V60

82.5% pass rate

Volvo Xc60 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A

92.4% pass rate

Volvo C30 1,6

91.8% pass rate

Volvo 850

92.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volvo C30

Volvo C30 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo C30 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo C30?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo C30 is 67.5% compared to the Volvo average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volvo C30?

The most common MOT failures on the Volvo C30 are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.4%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.1%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Volvo C30 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 67.5%, the Volvo C30 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Volvo C30?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Volvo C30?

Typical mileage for the Volvo C30: 120,736 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C30 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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