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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo EX30. Check any EX30 by registration number below.

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91.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.7%

vs Volvo Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volvo EX30 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo EX30 has an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, which is 7.7 percentage points above the Volvo brand average of 83.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the EX30 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volvo EX30 fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your EX30 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 EX30, 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 EX30 performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 2,000 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Volvo average: 83.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

6.2%

Top MOT Failures — Volvo EX30

The most common reasons a Volvo EX30 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

9.5%
2

Suspension

7.2%
3

Brakes

6.8%
4

Tyres

8.0%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

1.5%
Volvo EX30 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front

25.0%

Rear

23.0%

Offside

17.0%

Other Volvo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volvo models.

Volvo XC60

83.8% pass rate

Volvo V40

81.2% pass rate

Volvo XC40

86.5% pass rate

Volvo V60

82.5% pass rate

Volvo S60

81.0% pass rate

Volvo XC90

80.5% 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 EX30

Volvo EX30 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo EX30 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo EX30?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo EX30 is 91.5% compared to the Volvo average of 83.8%. 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 EX30?
The most common MOT failures on the Volvo EX30 are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.5%), Suspension (7.2%), Brakes (6.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volvo EX30 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, the Volvo EX30 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volvo EX30?
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 EX30?
Mileage data for the Volvo EX30 is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

Check Your Volvo EX30's MOT History

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