2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volvo C30 MOT pass rate and common faults

970 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 970 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    54 marked dangerous
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    33 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    32 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.9%
  2. Suspension10.7%
  3. Brakes10.5%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Body & chassis8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2013 Volvo C30?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2013 Volvo C30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 970 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volvo C30?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Volvo C30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).