2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Volvo C30 MOT pass rate and common faults

113 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 113 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.2%
  2. Lights & electrics22.1%
  3. Tyres15.0%
  4. Brakes10.6%
  5. Body & chassis8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2006 Volvo C30?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2006 Volvo C30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 113 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volvo C30?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Volvo C30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).