Volvo C30 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 18,239 −9.4% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 2,083 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 58.4% Cars of the same ages 60.5%
• Rank by number licensed No. 256 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2013 29,633 licensed
• Average annual mileage 6,026 miles a year

How many Volvo C30s are left in Great Britain?

There were 18,239 Volvo C30s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,083 declared off the road (SORN). That is 38.5% fewer than the peak of 29,633 in 2013.

Volvo C30 MOT reliability

In 2025, 58.4% of Volvo C30 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volvo C30s tested pass 60.5% of the time, so the Volvo C30 does worse than average for its age, by 2.1 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 58.6%.

Volvo C30 MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT, appearing on 46.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 12.3% of Volvo C30 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Volvo C30 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Volvo C30 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 16.8% of 8,585 failed tests. 64.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Volvo C30 by year

7 years of the Volvo C30, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2010 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (58.6% passed first time) and the 2008 cars worst (54.1%).

Volvo C30 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 19,325 Volvo C30s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 57.1% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 32.1% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. Petrols made up 38.3% of those licensed in 2014 and 42.4% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Volvo C30 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Volvo C30 from 2007 to 2013. On the NEDC test (listings 2007 to 2013), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and other fuel versions ranges from 30.1 to 78.5 mpg, with CO2 of 94 to 224 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “C30, Model Year 2012”, “C30 Model Year 08”, “C30 Model Year 09”, “C30 Model Year 2010”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Volvo C30 safety recalls

DVSA lists 18 safety recalls for the Volvo C30 since 1992, the first in 2007. The most recent was launched on 8 April 2013.

All 18 Volvo C30 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volvo C30. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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