2007 Volvo C30 · 8,135 MOT tests
2007 Volvo C30 reliability
2007 Volvo C30s fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 C30 years (8,135 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C30s: 40%)
- 42.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C30s: 40%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 105,857
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,135
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.3% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Volvo C30
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.6%
- Lights and electrics18.3%
- Brakes10.4%
- Tyres9.3%
- Body, chassis and structure7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.16%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.81%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.38%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.34%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.18%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.66%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.47%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.77%)
Is a 2007 Volvo C30 reliable?
2007 Volvo C30s fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 C30 years (8,135 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Volvo C30 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.16% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.81% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Volvo C30 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Volvo C30 shows 105,857 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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