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Volvo C30 repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 386 repairs.
Volvo C30 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 254 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo C30 in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201524500 mi | Water started dripping inside the front windshield. It was original glass. New windshield replaced under warranty | ||
2012 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 20125550 mi | Traction, BLIS, ABS, Headlight, tire pressure, brakes message activated. Tech found codes BCM-0012,0011,HCM-2987 stored and found left front hub bearing separating from spindle. Replace hub, spindle, HCM code. Perform software upgrade. | ||
| Jul 201315500 mi | BCM-0012. Removed knuckle and pressed hub back into place and installed retainer as per TJ10438 | ||
| Volvo C30 in California, United States - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201212000 mi | front strut "adjusted" | ||
| Volvo C30 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2021 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Oct 202153000 miUS $100 | Coolant tank cracked | ||
| Nov 202153000 miUS $1000 | timing belt CV axle | ||
2012 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo C30 in Minnesota, United States - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 20129000 mi | ABS warning light came on while driving 60 mph and making lane change. Couldn't clear to took it to the Volvo dealer. Dealer didn't have parts, took two more visits to get it right. | ||
| Mar 201425000 mi | Dealer replaced dead battery and reprogrammed sat radio which apparently wasn't turning all the way off. Battery would drain if parked a week or more. | ||
| Volvo C30 in North Carolina, United States - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 20122327 mi | Replaced Hubs and Spindles | ||
2011 Volvo C30
Engine not specified
| Volvo C30 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 201558000 mi | coolant tank had small cracks, caused coolant to spray out onto the engine and fender. Dealer replaced the tank, under warranty for no charge. | ||
2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jun 201654000 mi | In for sway bar/linkage repair. | ||
| Nov 201656500 mi | Still hearing crunching in front end. Dealer replaced strut bushings. Noise is gone. Also had dealer adjust heated seat temperature, as seat would not get hot. | ||
| Feb 201759000 mi | Shifting car is difficult sometimes. Feels crunchy & stiff. Most noticeable when using 4th gear or reverse. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Quebec, Canada Nov 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jan 201429460 mi | Defective wheel nuts, at least 10 lost their chrome cap while replacing summer wheels and tires for winter steel rims and tires. Were replaced under warranty by dealer, no charge. Might reoccur thouh. Will follow up. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 201111000 mi | The left front wheel starting making a grinding noise. The service people at the dealership needed to replace the spindle on that wheel. Problem was then corrected. | ||
| Feb 201211700 mi | There are two small doors on the bumper to allow the headlight washers to spray. The door on the driver's side of the bumper apparently fell off and the dealer ordered and installed a replacement part. | ||
| May 201214400 mi | Car wouldn't start and all electrical systems were dead. Volvo roadside assistance towed it to the dealership where they found it needed a battery replacement. | ||
| Nov 201332000 mi | It feels to me as if the brakes have a problem when I push the pedal to the floor. The service department took no action, as they said that the pads, fluid, and calipers are all fine. I still think there is something wrong with the brakes. | ||
| Dec 201333000 mi | I brought the car in after a "check engine" light appeared. I was told that they had to replace the breather box due to a hole in the diaphragm. | ||
| Jul 201438300 mi | Battery failed after just one year. | ||
| Volvo C30 in California, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jun 20127000 mi | Suspension rod needed tightening Minor rattle in front passenger side door panel. | ||
| Jun 201534000 mi | ABS and anti-skid control systems failed due to bearings that came out of place. | ||
| Feb 2022110000 miUS $340 | Fuel pressure sensor | ||
| Volvo C30 in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
| May 20114000 mi | replaced driver side window motor window motor replaced | ||
| Mar 201432000 mi | Engine would lose power and show error message: reduced engine power. The computer does not store the code. This happened several times in the very cold winter months. Dealer could never repeat error message. The dealer has been great! | ||
| Volvo C30 in Colorado, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Jul 201855000 miUS $75 | Washer fluid sprayer stopped spraying washer fluid onto windshield. Sprayers for headlights still work. Need to remove clog from sprayer heads. Minor repair. Possibly caused dirt or minerals. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 201116000 mi | last year AC wouldn't cool, but had heat. this time AC works, but no heat. electronic climate control system module reprogrammed. | ||
| Jun 201223000 mi | Leather seating surface, Drivers side, became discolored, and showed some deterioration of the leather. Leather Seating surface replaced. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022255440 miC $1000 | emergency brake seized, right rear caliper sticking. Needed tires, so 225/50R 17 installed on all 4 wheels. The shop did not have the time to replace the emergency brake cable, so a subsequent appointment is scheduled. A/C clutch / solenoid not working; best to replace entire compressor. | ||
| Volvo C30 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 201533000 mi | Both axles were replaced under warranty. Also, front and rear brakes were replaced at no cost | ||
| Volvo C30 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Aug 201340000 mi | Dead battery | ||
| Mar 201448000 mi | Front springs were making a noise. Volvo stated it was a known problem, upgraded spring design installed as a warranty repair. But ride height was off and the handling was negatively impacted. I insisted they replace the original springs. | ||
| May 201449000 miUS $600 | Sway bar links replaced, four wheel alignment | ||
| Volvo C30 in Oregon, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 20114000 mi | Front suspension had a squeak on bumps since the car was a week old. It took 2 days for the dealer to locate and tighten a bolt. | ||
| Apr 20116000 mi | Unable to replicate. | ||
| Dec 201113000 mi | Check Engine light comes on 2-3 days after codes reset | ||
| Jul 201217300 mi | LF steering knuckle replaced after spindle loosened, causing ABS and TPMS warnings. | ||
| Sep 201219000 mi | First steering spindle, then clutch cable bushing, then the mechanic broke the shifter boot - total three trips to the shop. | ||
| Jan 201314800 mi | Bracket added per Volvo - same steering spindle as first time. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Minnesota, United States Jul 2016 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Aug 201647700 mi | Coolant expansion tank "exploded"- i.e. I heard a "Pop" and looked under the hood and there was a hole blown through the tank. Towed to dealer and tank was replaced under Volvo CPO warranty | ||
| Feb 201867000 miUS $800 | Check engine light. Needed oil trap (or similar) | ||
2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo C30 in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Nov 201343600 mi | Steering wheel "R-Design" logo had sharp metal extrusion; whole steering wheel had to be replaced. Volvo logo fell off. Was told this is common. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 20119000 mi | Rattle in dash. Dealer located the problem in the windshield wiper motor and repaired under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201225000 mi | Described as a bearing issue which affected the ABS and Traction control system. Caused warning lights for those systems to come on. Fixed under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201439000 mi | Replaced faulty thermostat | ||
| Volvo C30 in New Mexico, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 20108500 mi | Left front spindle grinding and reported malfunction by car computer. Replaced under warrantee by dealer. | ||
| Sep 201227000 mi | Right-side front bearing worn out at 27,000 miles. Left-side had previously worn out at 9,000. | ||
| Jul 201441800 mi | Battery drained in 4 days; software updated to fix satellite seeking when vehicle off. | ||
| Apr 201664300 miUS $850 | Electric fan quit and needed replacement | ||
| Jun 201666000 miUS $250 | Main fan burned out affecting A/C Engine mounts failing | ||
| Volvo C30 in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jan 20112000 mi | ABS/Anti-skid sensor fault. Sensor and knuckle replaced under warranty. The repair took days while waiting for part to arrive. The car was deemed not safe to drive until it was fixed. | ||
| Aug 20118000 mi | The AC was blowing cold from one center vent while blowing hot from other center vent. The dealer had a software fix that had been used on other vehicles with the same problem. It seems to have been fixed. | ||
| Oct 20118300 mi | The ABS warning light came on after a hard left turn. It stayed on through 3 restarts of the car, then turned off after driving about 1/4 mile. There was a bolt that didn't fit quite right (wrong length) and it was replaced. | ||
| Feb 201320700 mi | A sensor was knocked out of place and reported a fault. The dealer put the sensor back and installed a retaining ring to keep it in place. | ||
| Mar 201321000 mi | An alarm siren module went bad. It was replaced under warranty when I had the 22K mile service done. | ||
| Aug 201325000 mi | The hazard lights would come on intermittently when the car was either sitting unlocked or moving. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Kansas, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 20106000 mi | The dampeners were closing so no air was getting into the vehicle. They recalibrated the dampeners and did a software update. | ||
| Nov 20107000 mi | Air conditioning, heating, and fan are working but air is not getting into the cabin due to dampener door not opening properly. The dampener door issue continued after two software loads and dampener door adjustments. Dealership decided to replace dampener motor which means taking the whole dash out of the car. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Brazil Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 201162 mi | Went to the dealer because of a strange popping soft noise coming from the front when hitting minor road bumps. Mechanic took a ride with me and confirmed. Will check in the car for further inspection on Jan 10th. I'm very pissed off. Went to the dealer because of a strange popping soft noise coming from the front when hitting minor road bumps. Mechanic took a ride with me and confirmed. Will check in the car for further inspection on Jan 10th. I'm very pissed off. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 201213000 mi | Replaced steering knuckles Left + right wheel hub. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Oregon, United States May 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 20128300 mi | Loose hub. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Apr 201537700 mi | Glue around the windshield had aged which was causing leaks into the car interior. Windshield was taken off and glue was replaced with a better variant. Car took 3 days to dry out before it was returned to me. Driver's side door handle (interior) was rattling with strong bass sounds from stereo as well as when driving on rough roads. It was repaired. Drivers side window was rattling when down while driving - clips replaced. iPhone iOS 8 does not allow the car to skip forward a track or back a track with my cars computer. There is no fix, as volvo's software is outdated with no update possible. | ||
| Aug 201542100 mi | DC outlets stopped working - fuse replaced. Rattling continues coming from dash. Dealer thought it might be the left front strut so that was replaced. | ||
| Jan 201636300 miUS $1160 | front camshaft seal leaking engine oil. Seal replaced. Luckily, the timing belt was clean and had no evidence of oil on it. Seal failure was discovered after taking off protective tray on the bottom of the car and finding oil everywhere. | ||
| Feb 201646100 mi | Still leaking oil into engine bay. Turbo taken apart and resealed, pressure control valve replaced. Appears to have fixed engine oil leak. | ||
| Jun 202187000 miUS $100 | Battery died, replaced. oil change, engine air filter. | ||
| Volvo C30 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 201540400 mi | Windshield leaks | ||
| Volvo C30 in United Arab Emirates Feb 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 201558280 mi | Fuel Pump leaking, part took 10 days to be delivered to Dubai | ||
| Volvo C30 in California, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201639000 miUS $220 | Sirius satellite radio drains battery when car is left parked for long periods. Dealer installed software update. | ||
| Dec 201644000 miUS $300 | Sunroof drain hose blocked, causing leak inside during a storm. Hose was cleared out. No parts replaced, but labour to reach hose was substantial. Replaced rear shocks. | ||
| May 201748000 miUS $2500 | Compressor & condenser had to be replaced. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Wyoming, United States - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 2010358 mi | Replaced driver display console due to inoperative temp gauge. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202186800 mi | A/C compressor | ||
| Volvo C30 in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 201792500 mi | Headlight malfunction caused by bulb out and computer module needing replacement | ||
| Volvo C30 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Sep 201212500 mi | installed retainer bracket. repaired as per service bulletin TJ0438 | ||
| Nov 201322739 mi | loose sensor connector to gas pedal changed connector and wiring to gas pedal (computer codes ECM-9400, 941D, 9430 and CEM-3F93) | ||
| Feb 201424491 mi | changed gas pedal (codes ECM-941D, 9430 and CEM3F93) | ||
| Oct 201429512 mi | syrius was depleting battery. did RDAR upgrade and installed new battery. | ||
| Jan 201531620 mi | replaced wiring between accelerator pedal and computer. codes ECM9400, 941D and 3F93 present. | ||
| Feb 201531720 mi | changed wiring to motor. third attempt to fix reduced motor power and associated warning light. First they changed the pedal then the pedal wiring. Removed the IP to access wiring this time. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Massachusetts, United States May 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201448000 mi | Rear carpets wet due to water leak. Dealer found drainage from sunroof partially plugged. Repair time included holiday and many days for ensuring carpets were dried out. A loaner plus oil/filter, wipers and battery were changed all at N/C. | ||
| Oct 201655200 mi | Water was collecting on the front right floor. The windshield was leaking due to poor sealing and was replaced as the original broke during removal. The dealer also removed and dried the front rug. A loaner was provided, all at no charge. | ||
| Aug 201758000 miUS $750 | Water was leaking into the passenger side floor. The sunroof drained were clogged and collapsed. Dealer replaced two front sunroof drains. Three of the four tire pressure sensors in the tires were found to need replacement due to corrosion and leakage. They would not accept air. (Also had 14 lug nuts replaced at this time as they were deteriorating. Owner requested replacement, cost not included as part of this repair.) | ||
| Feb 202190488 miUS $308 | Replaced blown left side windshield washer check valve and nozzle. Replaced rear sway bar links. | ||
| Volvo C30 in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Aug 201336100 mi | The satellite radio system had a known "parasitic drain" that caused the battery to die. The replaced the faulty part and all is well. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Connecticut, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201318000 mi | A/C was working intermittently. It was very weak or not working at all on on warm days. The dealer said the compressor clutch was not working. It took 1 day to get the part. It was replaced and the A/C is working fine now. | ||
| Aug 201322000 mi | Ac was weak on hot days. Volvo tested temp to be 42 at center vents. They found a slight leak in the high side valve. They replaced the valve and charged system. It tested at 34f afterwards. | ||
| Volvo C30 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201541000 miUS $195 | Car slow to start for a week then would not start. | ||
| Sep 201659000 miUS $110 | HID headlight failed. Replaced both HID headlamp bulbs | ||
| Volvo C30 in California, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201239000 mi | "Volvo" badge paint peeled. Repaired under warranty Road noise attributed to tire wear (inside edges of tires). Believe this is due to Volvo's overly aggressive rear camber (-2.1 degrees) which is still in Volvo's spec. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201456000 mi | Factory battery failed. | ||
| Apr 201567000 miUS $95 | One small drip while in car wash. Cleared clogged sunroof drain. Cleaned sunroof gasket. | ||
2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Belgium Jul 2012 - Nov 2015 | |||
| May 201474400 mi€1100 | Water pump leakage. | ||
| Nov 201599200 mi€2500 | Clutch | ||
2010 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo C30 in California, United States - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201513000 mi | Car was making a noise when I went over speed bumps. Took a couple of trips before the dealership finally identified the problem and replaced some suspension parts. My car was in the shop 2 weeks, which was mostly waiting on parts. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Washington, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201861500 miUS $2000 | Replace timing belt and water pump Replace electrical harness and battery | ||
2009 Volvo C30
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automated manual 2WD
| Volvo C30 in Great Britain Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 20094000 mi | Heater motor packed up after 3000 miles, had to be replaced | ||
2009 Volvo C30 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Oct 201021680 mi | Loss of brakes upon startup in the morning, brakes back to normal after starting the car again. Dealer will be replacing a part (unknown details at this point). Driver side seatbelt lock sticky, cleaned by the dealer. | ||
| Mar 201127280 mi | One of the horns wasn't working - replaced. | ||
| Aug 201132000 mi | Passenger seat would not recline, stuck in upward position. Recline mechanism replaced. | ||
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Washington, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201457500 miUS $600 | The hub began to wear out and caused the wheel to rattle loose. This caused damage to lug studs. | ||
| Oct 201572000 miUS $400 | Drive belts wore out and needed replacing Sirius radio computer was draining battery | ||
| Volvo C30 in California, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | B-pillar interior trim deformed. Still making some noise. | ||
| Mar 201231000 mi | B-pillar interior trim deformed | ||
| Volvo C30 in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 201137700 mi | Rear Passanger seat back came loose during normal use with seat back down. | ||
| Mar 201139000 mi | New seat back cover put in place. Works fine now. Volvo did seem to upgrade the material used on the unseen side of the part to a stiffer fabric. Not a common issue with this car. | ||
| Feb 201255000 mi | Weight sensor in passanger seat for air bag deployment stopped working, TSB. | ||
| Jun 201261000 miUS $450 | Evaporation Pump started to fail - paramiters could not be widened to get more life. Had to replace pump. | ||
| Nov 201268300 miUS $5 | Seat back recline knob stripped on of the prongs inside. Replaced knob. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Tennessee, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| May 201137000 mi | AC was cooling, but not as well as expected. Dealer replaced leaking fill valve & refilled refrigerant | ||
| Volvo C30 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 200915000 mi | Drivers window creaks when partially open Passenger airbag off warning light would not go out when adult of adequate weight sitting in it. | ||
| Aug 2014179300 mi | fluid motor mount deflated | ||
| Mar 2016224000 miUS $200 | radiator reservoir leak. Reservoir replaced. | ||
| Sep 2017261000 miUS $1600 | Breather box clogged, oil forced out cam seals. Cleaned the breather, replaced the cam seals, timing belt and pulleys. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2009 | trim piece in B-pillar that guides seatbelt was malformed. | ||
| Sep 20097000 mi | Seat slides on track too easily and won't stay forward when trying to access rear seats. Loose trim covering side airbags. Exhaust rattle in center of car when driving rough roads. Only occurs once in a while. Lower corner of windshield is cracked. Wanted Manager to look at it when I come in for parts to be replaced on another item. Ending up denying. Hardly noticeble and unlikely to spread, so not fixing it. GPS bracket was broken. Replaced. Complained about a front end noise. Seems there is a TSB on it. Parts ordered, need to return for repair. Fog lights not aligned properly. Sometimes stalls on initial start. Fairly rare, not surprised they couldn't replicate. | ||
| Oct 20097000 mi | Was told that the Regional Manager noticed the same problem in a car he drove for a while and consider the issue 'normal'. BS! Parts replaced, no more odd noises from the front. | ||
| Dec 200911000 miUS $170 | Check Engine light came on and remained on for an extended period of time. Purchased a Code Scanner to determine the fault. Discovered fault was multiple misfires. Reset to see if transient - no repeat. | ||
| Aug 201249000 mi | Came home from vacation of 7 days and the battery was stone cold dead. Put the car on the charger for 8 hours. Car then ran fine, but reported "Alarm Service Required". This message vanished after a long road trip. | ||
| Sep 201250000 mi | Battery was dead after several times leaving the car for 3 and 7 days. Figured the battery was failing. Reprogrammed the Sirius radio which had a TSB that referred to draining power. No idea if this will work. Need to leave car. | ||
| Jul 201361700 miUS $100 | Turbo control valve started to act up. Replaced with an aftermarket design that is better built and relocated to a more protected location. | ||
| Jan 201660200 miUS $725 | Felt vibration in a turn. Driver's CV was well worn, passenger just starting. Had both rebuilt. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201023560 mi | replaced leather seat cover | ||
| Volvo C30 in Washington, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010 | Faulty Tire-Pressure Sensor was giving misreads on need for air, discovered when "tire pressure low" message came up and car was brought in to replace a broken valve stem. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Alaska, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 20091000 mi | Upon delivery, driver's side headlamp washer cover loose (Don't know when problem arose bet. factory and dealer). The dealer ordered a replacement that day. They forgot to paint it b4 the install so I had to come back twice to get it installed. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Dec 201255000 miUS $550 | Prematurely worn CV boots | ||
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo C30 in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201512000 mi | seal on front strut was blown | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2010 | Manual seat intermittently does not return to the set position after rear passenger entry. The mechanic had no remedy and since it was intermittent, he left it alone. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Maryland, United States May 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201428000 mi | Apparently windshield seal failed. Original special trim/seal can't just be repaired so entire windshield "must" be replaced. Carpeting must be removed, and along with car floor be dried and treated to prevent mold and mildew. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Idaho, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017100000 miUS $800 | Engine PCV oil breather box replacement. Timing belt, water pump | ||
| Jul 2018120000 miUS $222 | kept draining the battery [alternator] | ||
| Volvo C30 in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 201888000 miUS $2200 | vibration upon accelleration. motor mount and both front axles were replaced | ||
| Volvo C30 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201846000 mi | Drain tubes from sunroof leaking. Removed A pillars, smaller tube that sits inside larger tube(1/2” max overlap) separated causing leak to interior, installed 1/4” ID 2” long copper tube into smaller tube (snug fit) and inserted into larger tube, no more leaks. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Maryland, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2022142500 miUS $2000 | Oil leak at timing cover area; replaced timing and drive belts. Also did wipers, cabin filter, oil change. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201767000 miUS $100 | Replaced right front strut | ||
| May 201887000 miUS $400 | Replaced upper rear control arms to correct a camber problem and 4 wheel alignment | ||
| Volvo C30 in Arizona, United States Jul 2009 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Dec 20093000 mi | parking brake stuck, first time i was able to get it back down and into the dealer. they claimed to service it, though nothing was done. Later that month it stuck again and i had it towed to the dealer. They replaced my parking brake. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 201013000 mi | Protective flaps on underside of front lip keep separating from air dam | ||
| Jun 201021000 mi | Clunking sound from front of car | ||
| Dec 201029000 mi | Radio/CD Player/Bluetooth stopped working. Volvo had to order an entire new unit. | ||
| Jul 201139000 mi | Bluetooth is intermintently working -- looses signal--speakers don't work | ||
| Sep 201139000 mi | 2 Strut bearings had to be replaced on front of car. Both went bad @ 35k miles. Supposedly a common problem w/ these C30's Finally repaired in mid September--2 Strut bearings replaced--fell apart upon removal of old strut bearings--new ones will prob do same 30k miles in--should not happen w/ so few miles. | ||
| Volvo C30 in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201411000 miUS $139 | top bracket/bushing of right front strut cracked | ||
| Volvo C30 in Brunei Darussalam Jun 2011 - Nov 2022 | |||
| May 20134340 mi$60 | Gear shift rubber sleeve protecting the gear shift from dust sliding under the pedestal was torn. Could not use manual shift i.e + (plus) & - (minus) as the movement into manual shift was hindered. | ||
| Jun 20144960 mi$130 | Rear (lower) stabilizer link worn. Replaced both sides. | ||
| Jun 20176200 mi$100 | Rear Anti Sway Bar Link Bushings Replaced | ||
| Jul 20196820 mi$60 | Replaced Rear Anti-Sway Bar Bushings L/R | ||
| Volvo C30 in Maryland, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 201127700 mi | Suspension Squeak. Gasket replaced. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Washington, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 201122000 mi | stuck seat latch,service dept lubed the assy for operation of tilt function for access to back seat | ||
| Volvo C30 in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 20096200 mi | Salt water damage noted on customer's initial inspection at OSD pickup. Parts ordered at dealer, repairs done after parts came in. | ||
| Jul 20092000 mi | Salt water damage to several parts in engine bay | ||
| Nov 20093000 mi | Stereo | ||
| Nov 20107000 mi | AM radio inop. Did update. | ||
| Nov 201111300 mi | Thump at times from drivers door. No fault found. Couldn't duplicate at this time. | ||
| Jan 201212000 mi | Tow in, dead battery. Replaced battery under wty. | ||
| Apr 201736000 miUS $1400 | Replaced overflow tank. Also repaired rodent damage and performed scheduled service ($441.71). Total was $2,500. | ||
| Jul 201736000 miUS $2550 | rodent damage | ||
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 177hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in South Australia, Australia Dec 2009 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jun 201119220 miA $5 | Front wheel struts required replacement | ||
| Aug 201122940 mi | Faulty reading on oil sensor light. Reset sensor | ||
| Oct 201756420 miA $1350 | Cracked seals. Whole assembly required replacement | ||
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 109hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Great Britain Mar 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201651000 mi£600 | Replace split and leaking DPF eolys additive tank; replenish eolys fluid (out of routine schedule) | ||
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
99-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Great Britain Nov 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| Jan 20092000 mi | Required new door lock mechanism. | ||
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201015500 mi | Window mechanism was making a scraping noise when opened or closed. The parts were cleaned and lubricated. | ||
| Dec 201476260 miC $14 | Headlight burned out | ||
| May 201580540 miC $900 | RIght front axle seal and wheel bearing needed to be replaced | ||
2009 Volvo C30 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volvo C30 in Great Britain Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 201115000 mi | Fuel line rubbed through. Told by garage pipe incorrectly routed. | ||
2009 Volvo C30
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo C30 in Quebec, Canada Oct 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201017360 mi | Adjust rear hatch lock that came loose. | ||
| Mar 201129760 mi | Replace right hand seat backrest cable release. | ||
2008 Volvo C30
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volvo C30 in Great Britain Mar 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200815000 mi | 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 200933000 mi | Air conditioning was ineffective. System regassed and checked for leaks (no leaks found) - under warranty. | ||
| Sep 200938000 mi | 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 201053000 mi | Failure of dual-mass flywheel. Flywheel and clutch assembly replaced under warranty. | ||
2008 Volvo C30
Engine not specified
| Volvo C30 in Ireland Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 201357400 mi | On gently pressing brakes, a message said 'Anti Skid Requires Service' and car stopped, completely. Had to get two men to push car off road. Dealer doesn't now what is wrong. Car still with Dealer. Imagine such a sudden halt on a motorway? | ||
| Volvo C30 in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201034000 mi | Airbag warning light. Seat sensor came loose under front passenger seat. Dealer reconnected and secured sensor. | ||
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Arizona, United States Mar 2009 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jun 201227000 mi | Steering column lock. Anti-theft steering column problem would not allow vehicle to start. | ||
| Apr 201643000 miUS $500 | air conditioner blower was intermittent then it quit working. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Finland May 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Aug 201243400 mi€40 | Fuse 35 (Engine management) kept blowing all the time. Took it to the repair shop where the fuse no longer blowed. Reason never found. | ||
| Jul 201354940 mi€650 | Engine light on + Fuse 35 blown - no A/C and no turbo or engine control. Oil temp cauge did not move at all (noticed this after 3 weeks). To the shop: 3,5 hours looking for probl -> Oil trap censor broke, whole oil trap replaced | ||
| Aug 201357040 mi€294 | Car didn't boost at all after around 3000+ RPM. Turbo seemed not to go on. Boost/turbo control valve was changed in the shop. It was totally broken. | ||
| Oct 201360140 mi€600 | Suspension springs changed on the front of the car. Driver's side spring had broken in half. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Alberta, Canada Mar 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 201331900 miC $300 | Leaky sunroof | ||
| Sep 201442780 miC $3000 | Starter/Immobilizer failed Brake Booster failed | ||
| Volvo C30 in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Mar 201140000 mi | 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 201249000 miUS $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. | ||
| Feb 201470900 miUS $750 | Wiper transmission and wheel alignment. | ||
| Jul 201587700 miUS $850 | Had noise like if your brakes were gone like metal on metal. Turned out to be a wheel bearing and e-brake issue. | ||
| Feb 201696000 miUS $118 | From brakes I was informed I needed another wheel bearing. Replace the drivers side last year. Then I was told broken front spring and they would need to replace both. Also would need a cv joint replaced there was a tear. Grand total 3200. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Utah, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200913000 mi | Heater Controller broken. | ||
| Feb 201015000 mi | 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. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Virginia, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Dec 20087000 mi | 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. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Indiana, United States Dec 2008 - May 2013 | |||
| May 200915000 mi | Rattle at low speeds when turning. Dealer replaced left front control arm. | ||
| Jan 201024000 mi | Rattle again at low speeds when turning. Could not replicate this time. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Victoria, Australia Mar 2008 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 20089920 miA $200 | Use of car bra broke off headlight washer covers. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2011 |
| Volvo C30 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - Nov 2009 | |||
| May 20081000 mi | Radio did not function. Brand new car. Ordered computer that controls the radio. The computer that control the climate system was faulty, part ordered. | ||
| Jun 20082000 mi | New radio computer installed. New climate control computer installed. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Colorado, United States May 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2016118000 miUS $1800 | Replaced clutch, slave cylinder, throw out bearing and pressure plate | ||
| Jan 2018145000 mi | replaced battery under battery warranty | ||
| Volvo C30 in New Jersey, United States May 2008 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Dec 200814000 mi | Oversensitive fuel tank pressure sensor. Fixed with a reflash. | ||
| Feb 200915000 mi | Driver's door latch broken. Door handle worked intermittently. | ||
| Mar 200918000 mi | Replaced a remote which stopped working. | ||
| Sep 201046000 mi | 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 201046700 mi | Front control arms replaced due to abnormal bushing wear which caused knocking when going over bumps. | ||
| Jun 2014114000 miUS $150 | AC needed a recharge after 6 years of working fine. | ||
| Feb 2016139700 miUS $200 | Replaced faulty accessory belt tensioner and replaced both belts at the same time. Changed cabin air filter. | ||
| Jun 2016144000 miUS $15 | Adjusted the clutch on AC Compressor that was engaging inconsistently due to wear (ran fine when car first started, stopped engaging later on). | ||
| Sep 2016145000 miUS $150 | Both axles replaced due to wear. | ||
| Apr 2017148000 miUS $5 | Significant leak after a heavy rainstorm. Standing inch of water collected passenger rear floor. Tracked the problem to be a sunroof drain on the front A-Pillar. Hose separated from the rest of the duct. Reinserted hose and added a dab of fast drying glue to make sure it stays in. | ||
| Sep 2017151000 miUS $90 | Replaced Alternator which failed (core). Purchased a used alternator from a salvage yard to save on cost ($90 which they later refunded since the connector broke in shipping so FREE.99 ;) ). Heck of a job since you have to move the engine backwards 2 inches to get the alternator out. Would do it again :) | ||
| Jan 2018152000 miUS $45 | Catback flange studs cracked and separated from corrosion causing the exhaust pipes to separate and make the car sound like I was Colin McRae driving full tilt through Rally Wales. New studs and nuts installed to close the pipes back up. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Georgia, United States Jul 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Dec 20087000 mi | Cruise control randomly cut off. Replaced cruise angle sensor. | ||
| Dec 200925000 mi | Replaced rack module for steering due to high pitch whine while turning on cold days. Successful repair in about 1/2 day. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Nevada, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201242000 mi | some type of oil pressure regulator/ has to do with smog! | ||
| Jun 201671000 miUS $275 | CV boot had to be replaced so I rebuilt the entire system | ||
| Volvo C30 in New York, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2007352 mi | Warranty repair of broken speaker grille Warranty repair of power sunroof - would not close automatically | ||
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Oct 201645880 miC $100 | Bad A/C fitting. Front coil springs broken And follow up on AC. The A/C was a bad fitting and the weather is snowing and winter days don't make for good air con checks. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200813500 mi | passenger seat sensor replaced | ||
| Volvo C30 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 200915000 mi | 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. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Maryland, United States Oct 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 202183500 miUS $700 | broken axle, drivers side | ||
| Jul 202289000 mi | AC drain hose became clogged, leaving condensate to drain into passenger footwell. Seems to be common. Pulled back carpet, cleaned drain elbow. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| May 201154000 miUS $750 | Tire rod and rim replacement (due to hitting a pot hole) | ||
| Volvo C30 in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 201361000 miUS $160 | Torn CV boot Power outlet by shifter pushed down and plastic broke. | ||
| Mar 201465000 miUS $108 | Other CV boot Right front Wheel bearing making noise. Left front wheel bearing loose. | ||
| May 201581300 mi | Bad front left wheel bearing. | ||
| Jul 201583700 mi | Bad boost control solenoid. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Colorado, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201672000 miUS $650 | Traction control system was replaced. I believe likely due to damage received from tire chains worn the week of the problem. Shop in Denver (Voltek, best guys every) say they doubt this and suggest the mileage and age are to blame. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201380000 miUS $950 | Clutch master cylinder failed | ||
| Aug 201489300 miUS $2600 | Control Arm bushings | ||
| May 2015100000 miUS $1200 | Replaced compressor Battery replaced | ||
| Dec 2015109000 miUS $650 | Leaky radiator hose was replaced. Engine had overheated | ||
| Jul 2016116500 miUS $1003 | Leaking CV axle boot. Replaced Faulty damper motor module position. Recalibrated Fuel pressure sensor malfunctioning. Replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017126000 miUS $3900 | Leaking head gasket Also replaced spark plugs, coils, etc. | ||
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo C30 in Oklahoma, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Feb 201570000 miUS $120 | replaced struts and shocks | ||
| Jun 201575000 mi | Replaced boot | ||
| Volvo C30 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 201275000 miUS $150 | SRS airbag service light came on. There was a loose wire under the passenger seat, which was repaired. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Vermont, United States May 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Dec 201025000 mi | 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 201130000 mi | Windshield washer reservoir leaking. Reattached filler neck and reinstalled. | ||
| Volvo C30 in North Carolina, United States May 2008 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Jul 20087000 mi | Drivers side seat was making noises when turning vehicle in any direction or driver shifting weight while seated. | ||
| Sep 200812000 mi | Driver seat rattle. Rattling noise when making slow speed left hand turns. | ||
| Oct 200814000 miUS $48 | Rattling drivers seat | ||
| Apr 200924000 mi | Passenger side rear lens needed to be replaced due to crack in lens. | ||
| Jan 2012136000 miUS $160 | Battery required replacement | ||
| Jun 201297000 miUS $184 | AC Compressor failed. | ||
| Sep 2013121000 miUS $500 | PCV Box (Breather Box)replacement was required. | ||
| Sep 2014128000 miUS $269 | CV boot repair | ||
| Mar 2015135000 miUS $560 | Rear caliper failed. Had to replace 1 caliper and both sets of rear brake pads. | ||
| May 2015137300 miUS $300 | Replaced drivers side CV joint. | ||
| Apr 2018164000 miUS $1900 | Drivers seat airbag and airbag control module were replaced due to shorting out because of a bad wire connection. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States Oct 2017 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Dec 2017100000 miUS $1500 | Wear and tear item - control rods & mounts Rear shocks - wear and tear item | ||
| Jun 2018105000 miUS $90 | Top off Freon, lubricate compressor, test for leaks with dye | ||
| Volvo C30 in Maine, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2013128000 miUS $1240 | Turbo system problems apparently caused by using standard oil instead of synthetic over 128000 miles. Replaced camshaft seal, oil filter housing, pcv hoses, seal cap, intake manifold gasket, timing belt, plugs. | ||
| Oct 2014151000 miUS $1200 | Struts and drive shaft boot split/replaced | ||
| Volvo C30 in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 200915000 miUS $112 | The wheel hub assembly was replace because the dealer put the wrong lug nuts on the wheels causing the bolts on the wheel assembly to crack and break off. | ||
| Jun 201132000 mi | AC wasn't blowing cold air. Condenser had a leak. Parts ordered and installed a week later | ||
| Dec 201137000 mi | Leaking windshield wiper fluid washer | ||
| Sep 201245000 miUS $240 | Replaced battery | ||
| Jan 201771000 miUS $1200 | Coil spring CV boot | ||
| Jan 2022150000 miUS $1500 | CV boot rear motor mounts | ||
| Volvo C30 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Mar 20084000 mi | 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. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Great Britain Sep 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 202279000 mi£60 | Check engine light indicated a problem with the fuel rail pressure sensor. Replace fuel rail pressure sensor and issue was resolved. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2014 | |||
| May 2013102000 miUS $500 | had to have the CV boot replaced, original one was crack leaking grease | ||
| Aug 2013106600 miUS $250 | needed a switch replaced would not blow very cold air. | ||
| Jun 2014120000 miUS $450 | CV boot on driver side was replaced. (passenger side was replaced last year) The CV boot was ripped, discovered during the 120,000 mile service. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 20081000 mi | Driver's seat belt buckle will not release properly, requires excessive force. | ||
| Oct 20082000 mi | Low tire caused by defective valve stem core. Shop replaced item at no charge. | ||
| Apr 20107000 mi | Faulty steering column lock module; prevented starting. | ||
| Nov 201111300 miUS $175 | Broken seat belt latch, very difficult to open. Unit was replaced. | ||
| Dec 201215000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 201416000 miUS $100 | Very simple recharge - no complications. | ||
| Mar 201718000 mi | Again I had to replace the battery. I assume this is because my driving is very limited due to health problems. Regardless, I think the battery should have lasted longer. | ||
| Volvo C30 in California, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| May 201256000 mi | Replace Bluetooth microphone. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201478120 miC $450 | Passenger seat air bag sensor wires rubbed bare and shorting out disabling the air bag. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 201138300 mi | one tech diagnosed axle problem; second tech said strut was bad. got the car back and the noise was still there. | ||
| Sep 201359000 miUS $4900 | idler pulley failed throwing serp belt into timing belt causing it to slip; engine destroyed after timing belt slipped. | ||
| Mar 201465000 mi | Popping noise in suspension still present when car was traded. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Connecticut, United States May 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 201352000 miUS $18 | Replaced both headlight bulbs. Removed bulbs were original to the car. | ||
| Jun 201459000 miUS $190 | Repair of (super weak, under-designed) speaker cover damaged by dealer necessitated replacing entire driver side door card. Speaker cover is not available as a stand-alone part. | ||
| Mar 201682000 miUS $25 | Replaced both headlight bulbs. Passenger side windshield sprayer nozzle was loose. A tab had broken off on its underside, allowing it to rattle. | ||
| Feb 201796000 miUS $1600 | Replace one rear caliper, piston not moving freely. Replaced both front halfshafts to address clunking during turns and under power. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201018000 mi | AM radio went out | ||
| Jan 201568300 mi | The PCV diaphragm failed and the car was making a squealing noise. This is a known problem and is covered for 10 years or 120,000 miles. | ||
| Jun 201589000 mi | The leak detection pump is failing. I am getting a check engine light. | ||
| Jun 2016104000 miUS $1575 | Needed a new torque converter and valve body. Stealership wanted to replace complete transmission for $6500! Volvo would not offer any assistance. very dissappointed. | ||
| Jul 2016104700 mi | Turns out a new transmission was needed after all. Very troubling for a vehicle with just over 100k miles. Private shop went above and beyond and took care of this for no extra charges! | ||
| Nov 2016108500 miUS $938 | Needed a new starter and alternator was starting to fail so I had that replaced too. Hopefully done trowing $ at this C30 for awhile. | ||
| Aug 2017116000 miUS $900 | Front control arm bushings were shot - experienced vibration while braking at higher speeds. OEM control arms were installed and the car feels new! CV boot was torn | ||
| Jul 2018125000 miUS $1700 | Daughter forgot to completely insert dipstick and oil sprayed into the engine compartment and soaked the alternator which then fried out about a week later. Once up on the rack the sway bars were in need of replacement. a CV boot was torn and the rear brakes needed replacement. | ||
| Aug 2019147278 miUS $1719 | Engine mounts, drive belts, water pump and timing belt | ||
| Jan 2021154190 miUS $879 | Front Strut replacement | ||
| Jun 2022165000 miUS $200 | Front Driver Wheel Bearing Replaced | ||
| Volvo C30 in California, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Nov 201037000 mi | right turn signal turns on when the car run over a bump or pothole | ||
| Aug 201476100 mi | Oil filter housing | ||
| Oct 201692000 mi | Windshield washer pump | ||
| Volvo C30 in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015120000 miUS $240 | Boot wore away, cv axle replaced | ||
| Jul 2015121000 miUS $1308 | Worn out front struts, both driver and passenger strut replaced | ||
| Volvo C30 in New York, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 20087800 miUS $88 | Warranty headlight washer, rear seat hold down latch and 4 wheel alignment. Charge for software upgrade to add trip computer. | ||
| Jan 200912000 mi | Speed sensor harness was faulty. Loose plug repaired and reinstalled. | ||
| Feb 201046000 mi | Suspension parts ordered. New struts, strut bearings, top caps and bump stops replaced. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Connecticut, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 201488000 miUS $100 | Heater would not work, AC on all the time. Dash removed and heater blower motor replaced. | ||
| Nov 201495000 miUS $250 | Cv joint | ||
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2016113460 miC $500 | front strut and link rods replaced | ||
| Volvo C30 in Utah, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015123100 miUS $1300 | Car was vibrating at highway speeds. Shop diagnosed bad struts, bad wear pattern on tires. Replaced all four struts myself, and had to buy four new tires. | ||
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Great Britain Aug 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201140000 mi£1600 | dmf (dual mass flywheel) failure. Not driver cause. Clutch replaced at same time. | ||
| Jan 201350000 mi£50 | jammed starter motor Sticking butterfly throttle | ||
| Sep 201463000 mi£420 | replace A/C heat exchange unit | ||
| Feb 201568300 mi£25 | cam position sensor failed | ||
| Oct 201576500 mi£300 | faulty alternator | ||
| Feb 201894000 mi£340 | replace front shock absorbers | ||
| Jun 201897000 mi£580 | replace cambelt and water pump belt. Replace handbrake cabling. | ||
| Aug 2018100000 mi£350 | Failure to start. Fuel filter housing replaced initially followed by replacing the fuel line after housing | ||
| Volvo C30 in Great Britain Oct 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 200915000 mi | 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 | ||
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Romania Mar 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Nov 201572160 mi$300 | part was replaced (CV joint) | ||
| Apr 201677500 mi$200 | recharged A/C | ||
2008 Volvo C30 2-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo C30 in Virginia, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Sep 201044000 miUS $300 | Misfire OBDII code. Replaced ignition coils and plugs | ||
2008 Volvo C30
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo C30 in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200921700 mi | Fuel type software upgrade (for North American gas) | ||
2007.5 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201664480 miC $800 | Front wheel bearings diagnosed. | ||
| Feb 201766020 mi | Front wheel bearings replaced. The engine light comes on within 1 to 2 km after just having had the wheel bearing replaced. There were no other symptoms, no burning oil no smell, nothing. Diagnosed as blown head gasket/ AND turbo housing sticking which caused the above. Estimate of $7,379. Both to be replaced when i can afford it. | ||
| Apr 201766540 mi | An independent shop without authorization ended up replacing the entire engine. Amount far above the original estimate. Worked out a settlement. Very likely the work didn't need to be done. Could have just been a problem with the wheel speed sensor caused by the wheel bearing replacement. | ||
| Feb 202281840 miC $800 | Brakes front and back Water leaked into car. Cleaned and unplugged of debris | ||
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 200911780 mi | Drivers front speaker not working | ||
| Apr 201220460 miC $75 | 10 x wheel studs needed replacement | ||
| Jun 201423560 miC $205 | AC flush and charge | ||
2007.5 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo C30 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2008 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Oct 200921700 miC $245 | Bi-xenon head lamp was replaced. It was out of warranty. | ||
| Volvo C30 in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jan 201255800 miC $100 | The resistor placed in the oil bay short circuited affecting the air mass flow and turbo sensors. | ||
2006.5 Volvo C30 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volvo in Great Britain Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017134000 mi£100 | Failed mot emissions test. | ||
| Volvo in Slovenia Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018107260 mi€900 | Airbag control unit died, replaced. | ||
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