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. |
Engine not specified
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. |
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? |
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 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 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 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 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 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. |
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Texas, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2011 |
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. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
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 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 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 Oklahoma, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Feb 201570000 miUS $120 | replaced struts and shocks | ||
Jun 201575000 mi | Replaced boot |
Volvo C30 in California, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
May 201256000 mi | Replace Bluetooth microphone. Replaced under warranty. |
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 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 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. |
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 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 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 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 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 Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
Apr 2016113460 miC $500 | front strut and link rods replaced |
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 2012144300 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 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 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 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 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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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) |
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
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 |
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 |
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. |