Volvo C30 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 34,457 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 34,457 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 59% of Volvo C30 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the C30 tends to fail
Share of Volvo C30 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on tyres. Holds up better than average on seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Volvo C30 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo C30 is about average for its age: 59% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo C30?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo C30 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 66%; and 13 years and older, 59%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volvo C30 MOT?
For Volvo C30 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (6.3% of tests vs 4.6% fleet).