Volvo C30
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 45,774 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
45,774
Best Year
2013 (80%)
Years Covered
8
How reliable is the Volvo C30?
Volvo C30 by Year
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About the Volvo C30
The Volvo C30 has been tested 45,774 times in 2024 MOT data across 8 model years (2006 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 80% pass rate from 1,985 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 72%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLVO C30s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 112,548 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 85,409 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the C30 is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volvo models.
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