2008 Volvo C30 Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Volvo C30s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Volvo C30 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Volvo C30 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Volvo C30 | 30 C30s, 9.4 months of data per C30, average 51400 miles34 |
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2008 Volvo C30
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volvo C30 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | Alloy wheels had become stuck to the hubs because insufficient copper grease had been used as a barrier when applied as part of pre-delivery inspection. |
| Jun | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Air conditioning was ineffective. System regassed and checked for leaks (no leaks found) - under warranty. |
| Sep | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | Driver's seat developed a side-to-side rocking motion with an audible 'click' as it went over-centre. Solution was initially to strip and re-install the seat. Didn't work, so expensive specialist grease was ordered and subsequently fitted. |
| Sep | 2010 | 53000 | 0 | Failure of dual-mass flywheel. Flywheel and clutch assembly replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volvo C30
Engine not specified
| Volvo C30 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Airbag warning light. Seat sensor came loose under front passenger seat. Dealer reconnected and secured sensor. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Heater Controller broken. |
| Feb | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Transmission Replacement due to small noise. Dealer tried to figure out, but could not, so Volvo sent a new tranny for them to replace so Volvo could look at noisy one. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Rattle at low speeds when turning. Dealer replaced left front control arm. |
| Jan | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Rattle again at low speeds when turning. Could not replicate this time. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 42000 | 0 | some type of oil pressure regulator/ has to do with smog! |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | Steering column lock. Anti-theft steering column problem would not allow vehicle to start. |
| Dec | 2012 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 54500 | 750 | Tire rod and rim replacement (due to hitting a pot hole) |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | Was going to the shop for a checkup because the car was recently purchased used. Went to get in the car and the drivers seat was wet. The shop couldn't duplicate the event after 2 days. So the ordered new door seals just to be sure. |
| Mar | 2012 | 49000 | 150 | They couldn't find the proper xenon headlight. So had to come back the following day. AN just missed the warranty cut off point. So had to pay out of pocket. |
| Apr | 2012 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | Warranty repair of broken speaker grille Warranty repair of power sunroof - would not close automatically | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | passenger seat sensor replaced | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | The computer that control the climate system was faulty, part ordered. |
| Jun | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | New radio computer installed. New climate control computer installed. |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Warranty issues, 1. Squeaky seat - oiled rails and none further 2. Re-start failure - After brief stopping (<5 minutes) Engine sometimes (<1 per month) does not start right - no resolution. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | When turning steering wheel left or right there is a spring type noise. Sounds like a screen door opening. Dealership replaced bumper stops and strut bearings. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 9920 | 200 | Use of car bra broke off headlight washer covers. |
| Jan | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | Cruise control randomly cut off. Replaced cruise angle sensor. |
| Dec | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Replaced rack module for steering due to high pitch whine while turning on cold days. Successful repair in about 1/2 day. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | Oversensitive fuel tank pressure sensor. Fixed with a reflash. |
| Feb | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Driver's door latch broken. Door handle worked intermittently. |
| Mar | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Replaced a remote which stopped working. |
| Sep | 2010 | 46000 | 0 | Turbo oil pickup breather valve stuck closed, causing a loud whistling sound. Valve and hoses replaced. Very known problem on the T5 engines across the whole Volvo lineup (as per Service Advisor). |
| Oct | 2010 | 47500 | 0 | Front control arms replaced due to abnormal bushing wear which caused knocking when going over bumps. |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | one tech diagnosed axle problem; second tech said strut was bad. got the car back and the noise was still there. |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 56000 | 0 | Replace Bluetooth microphone. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 75000 | 150 | SRS airbag service light came on. There was a loose wire under the passenger seat, which was repaired. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | AC wasn't blowing cold air. Condenser had a leak. Parts ordered and installed a week later |
| Dec | 2011 | 37000 | 0 | Leaking windshield wiper fluid washer |
| Sep | 2012 | 45000 | 240 | Replaced battery |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | right turn signal turns on when the car run over a bump or pothole |
| Mar | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | AM radio went out |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Driver seat rattle. Rattling noise when making slow speed left hand turns. |
| Oct | 2008 | 14000 | 48 | Rattling drivers seat |
| Apr | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Passenger side rear lens needed to be replaced due to crack in lens. |
| Jan | 2012 | 89000 | 160 | Battery required replacement |
| Jun | 2012 | 97000 | 184 | AC Compressor failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 111000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 10000 | 88 | Warranty headlight washer, rear seat hold down latch and 4 wheel alignment. Charge for software upgrade to add trip computer. |
| Jan | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Speed sensor harness was faulty. Loose plug repaired and reinstalled. |
| Feb | 2010 | 46000 | 0 | Suspension parts ordered. New struts, strut bearings, top caps and bump stops replaced. |
| May | 2010 | 55000 | 170 | replaced rear pads and rotors. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. I took it in, they ran some tests on it, when I picked it up they said the gas cap was not on tight enough and vapors leaked out, the car thought there was a gas leak. Software update to make car not as sensitive. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Driver's seat belt buckle will not release properly, requires excessive force. |
| Oct | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Low tire caused by defective valve stem core. Shop replaced item at no charge. |
| Apr | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Faulty steering column lock module; prevented starting. |
| Nov | 2011 | 12000 | 175 | Broken seat belt latch, very difficult to open. Unit was replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 15000 | 158 | Original battery failed at just under 15,000 miles. I assume this was due to mostly city driving, plus the battery was nearly 5 years old. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Alignment issue noted -- excessive wear on insides of front tires. Alignment performed -- front toe settings corrected, and left rear upper control arm replaced to correct negative camber. |
| Jun | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Windshield washer reservoir leaking. Reattached filler neck and reinstalled. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | Major electrical prob due to water leaching from windscreen washer along cables. Manifested when parking sensor became erratic & engine continued to run when key out. Central electrical unit replaced. Dealer unclear @ exact repairs. Diagnosis & repair len | |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 40000 | 1600 | dmf (dual mass flywheel) failure. Not driver cause. Clutch replaced at same time. |
| Jan | 2013 | 50000 | 310 | jammed starter motor Sticking butterfly throttle |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volvo C30 2-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo C30 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 44000 | 300 | Misfire OBDII code. Replaced ignition coils and plugs |
2008 Volvo C30
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo C30 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 21700 | 0 | Fuel type software upgrade (for North American gas) |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007.5 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 11780 | 0 | Drivers front speaker not working |
| Apr | 2012 | 20460 | 75 | 10 x wheel studs needed replacement |
| Sep | 2012 | 21080 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007.5 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 4960 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 55800 | 100 | The resistor placed in the oil bay short circuited affecting the air mass flow and turbo sensors. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo C30 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 3720 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 21700 | 245 | Bi-xenon head lamp was replaced. It was out of warranty. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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