2010 Volvo C30: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2010 Volvo C30
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Brake, steering and cooling recalls
There were several recalls, covering brakes, steering and engine cooling.
At the viewing: Run the free DVSA recall check on the reg.
- All engines
Stability control failure
Older cars can suffer a stability control failure that is expensive to fix.
At the viewing: Make sure no stability control or ABS warning lights show.
- All engines
Rattling trim and air con
Listen for rattling trim, and check the ventilation and air con work properly.
At the viewing: Listen for rattles on rough roads and test the air con.
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Other years
Every year of the Volvo C30 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2,923 | Suspension 33% |
| 2012 | 8,658 | Suspension 35% |
| 2011 | 9,487 | Tyres 36% |
| 2009 | 15,355 | Suspension 41% |
| 2008 | 9,188 | Suspension 44% |
| 2007 | 6,606 | Suspension 44% |
| 2006 | 336 | Suspension 45% |