Volvo C30 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
62.7% pass rate
from 158 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C30 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.63% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.63% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.63% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.7% fail on Springs
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.63% fail on Size/type
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 6.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.63% fail on View to rear
      • 0.63% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission
      • 3.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.63% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.63% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.63% fail on Body
      • 0.63% fail on Other body component
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.3% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.63% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.63% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.63% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.63% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.63% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.63% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 0.63% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.63% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.63% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.63% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.63% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
Read the Honest John Review

  • Volvo C30 (2006 - 2009)
    Really good looking coupe, on theme of 1800ES and 480. Best with 2.5 turbo engine and 17-inch wheels. Outstanding handling. 2.0D Powershift auto works well.

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