Volvo C30 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
58.4% pass rate
from 2,924 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C30 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Springs (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Coil springs (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Coil spring (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.034% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Sub-frame
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.034% fail on Switch
    • 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.58% fail on Horn (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.41% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.034% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.034% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.034% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.034% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.034% fail on Switch
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.068% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.034% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.034% fail on Lever
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
    • 0.65% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.034% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.034% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.034% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.034% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.034% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.034% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.034% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.10% fail on Pipe
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.034% fail on Panel
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
      • 0.068% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
      • 0.068% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
    • 0.068% fail on Seats
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.068% fail on Undertray
    • 0.034% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (29% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (30% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.034% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.068% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.034% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.034% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.034% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (37% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.034% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition (46% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Track rod end (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.034% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.034% fail on Operation
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.034% fail on Requirements
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment
    • 0.068% fail on Condition
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.034% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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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