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Volvo C30 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
59.9% pass rate
from 6,278 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C30 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (10% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Springs (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Coil springs (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Coil spring (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (28% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.016% fail on Axles
      • 0.016% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.016% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.016% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.65% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
      • 0.032% fail on Battery(ies) (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.016% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.096% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.080% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (46% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance (35% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (36% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (36% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.080% fail on Cable
        • 0.016% fail on Lever
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.064% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.032% fail on Master cylinder (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
    • 0.064% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.048% fail on Leaks (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (25% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.048% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.7% fail on Steering (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Track rod end (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.048% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering component
        • 0.016% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
      • 0.032% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.032% fail on Rams (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pump
    • 0.064% fail on Steering play
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.080% fail on Drive shaft (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.048% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (32% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.064% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.016% fail on Pipe
    • 0.048% fail on Seats
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.032% fail on Doors (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
    • 0.016% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.016% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Bracket
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.80% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.080% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.064% fail on Other emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.032% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested (66% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Transmission oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.016% fail on Undertray
  • 0.97% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.78% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.048% fail on Condition
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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