VOLVO C30 MOT pass rate
67.4% of 34,460 VOLVO C30 MOT tests pass.
The C30 passes 67.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLVO models (80.1%).
The VOLVO C30 passes 67.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 69.2% at 10–15 years to 63.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 69.2% | 23,233 | 100,165 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.6% | 11,227 | 110,789 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO C30
The most common reason the VOLVO C30 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.4% | Not working |
| Suspension | 46.8% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 28.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 25.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 12.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 7.7% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO XC60 — 85.1% pass rate
- VOLVO V40 — 77.8% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 92.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 80.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 82.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO C30?
- 67.4% of VOLVO C30 MOT tests pass, based on 34,460 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO C30?
- The most common reason the VOLVO C30 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VOLVO C30's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLVO service history guide for how to check and keep one.