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Volvo C30 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
61.5% pass rate
from 5,801 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C30 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (34% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.1% fail on Springs (25% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs (25% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring (24% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.017% fail on Leaf spring
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joints (32% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.88% fail on Wheel bearings (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.017% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.017% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension unit
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.017% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.24% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
    • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Reversing lamps (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamp switch (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.034% fail on Outline marker lamps (78 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Outline marker lamp (78 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.017% fail on Switch
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes (12% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (28% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.41% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.086% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.034% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums (36% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.017% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
    • 0.62% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Lever (96% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.086% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.069% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.069% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.034% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.034% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission (38% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts (40% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.069% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.052% fail on Fuel system (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.017% fail on Pipe
    • 0.034% fail on Doors (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
    • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.017% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.017% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.017% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.017% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 3.1% fail on Steering (32% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
      • 0.017% fail on Pump
      • 0.017% fail on Rams
    • 0.052% fail on Steering play
      • 0.052% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.017% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.069% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Other emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.034% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.86% fail on Spark ignition (58% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 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
    • 0.12% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Undertray (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.74% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.52% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
      • 0.017% fail on Requirements
    • 0.017% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment (79% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Condition
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
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