2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volvo C30 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,939 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,939 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    231 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    230 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    155 marked dangerous
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.2%
  2. Suspension19.7%
  3. Brakes12.5%
  4. Tyres10.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  6. Body & chassis5.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  8. Steering3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Volvo C30?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2010 Volvo C30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,939 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volvo C30?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Volvo C30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).