2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Volvo C30 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,134 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,134 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.1%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    91 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    92 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    70 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.9%
  2. Suspension24.8%
  3. Brakes17.1%
  4. Tyres10.1%
  5. Body & chassis9.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2007 Volvo C30?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2007 Volvo C30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,134 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volvo C30?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Volvo C30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).