Volvo C30 MOT Results

Registered in 2013

68.0% pass rate

from 1,049 tests in 2021

(18% worse than other 2013 cars)

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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C30 is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.095% fail on All direction indicators
- 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp
- 0.57% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.19% fail on Horn
  - 0.095% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.095% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.19% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.19% fail on Position lamp
- 0.095% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp
8.1% fail on Suspension
- 4.5% fail on Suspension arms (81% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Ball joint
- 2.1% fail on Springs (42% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Coil springs (42% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 2.1% fail on Coil spring (42% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.095% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.095% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.095% fail on Ball joint
6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Transmission (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 5.8% fail on Drive shafts (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 5.8% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.095% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.095% fail on Joints
- 0.19% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.19% fail on Bumpers
- 0.095% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.095% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.095% fail on Body
  - 0.095% fail on Panel
5.7% fail on Tyres
- 3.7% fail on Condition
- 2.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.29% fail on Size/type
4.4% fail on Visibility
- 2.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.6% fail on Washers
- 0.095% fail on View to rear
  - 0.095% fail on Mirrors
3.7% fail on Brakes
- 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.095% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.095% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.095% fail on Cable
- 1.0% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.67% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.67% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.38% fail on Rbt
      - 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.19% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      - 0.095% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.095% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.095% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.095% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.095% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.86% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.095% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.095% fail on Pedal
  - 0.095% fail on Hand lever
- 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.19% fail on Lever
- 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.095% fail on Flexible brake hoses
0.76% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.76% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.57% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.095% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  - 0.19% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.095% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.095% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.48% fail on Registration plates
0.29% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.095% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.095% fail on Requirements
0.19% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.095% fail on Steering rack
- 0.095% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.095% fail on Track rod end
0.095% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.095% fail on Attachment

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Volvo C30 (2010 - 2013)
Good looking hatchback successfully facelifted. Comfortable for four adults. DRIVe diesel with stop start under 100g/km CO2 from mid 2010.