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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%)

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Volvo C30 body repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 36 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

24500 mi Water started dripping inside the front windshield. It was original glass. New windshield replaced under warranty 

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2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

23000 mi Leather seating surface, Drivers side, became discolored, and showed some deterioration of the leather. Leather Seating surface replaced. 
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. 
11700 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. 
6000 mi Unable to replicate. 
7000 mi Minor rattle in front passenger side door panel. 

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2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

40400 mi Windshield leaks 
37700 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. 
44000 mi

US $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. 
39000 mi "Volvo" badge paint peeled. Repaired under warranty 
48000 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. 
55200 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. 
58000 mi

US $750
Water was leaking into the passenger side floor. The sunroof drained were clogged and collapsed. Dealer replaced two front sunroof drains. 
9000 mi Rattle in dash. Dealer located the problem in the windshield wiper motor and repaired under warranty. 
43600 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. 
70000 mi

US $95
One small drip while in car wash. Cleared clogged sunroof drain. Cleaned sunroof gasket. 

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2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

27700 mi B-pillar interior trim deformed. Still making some noise. 
31000 mi B-pillar interior trim deformed 
23560 mi replaced leather seat cover 
15000 mi Drivers window creaks when partially open 
trim piece in B-pillar that guides seatbelt was malformed. 
7000 mi Loose trim covering side airbags. Exhaust rattle in center of car when driving rough roads. Only occurs once in a while. GPS bracket was broken. Replaced. 
1000 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. 

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2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

13000 mi Protective flaps on underside of front lip keep separating from air dam 
Salt water damage noted on customer's initial inspection at OSD pickup. Parts ordered at dealer, repairs done after parts came in. 
11300 mi Thump at times from drivers door. No fault found. Couldn't duplicate at this time. 
28000 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. 
46000 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. 

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2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

40000 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. 
31900 mi

C $300
Leaky sunroof 
61000 mi

US $160
Power outlet by shifter pushed down and plastic broke. 
352 mi Warranty repair of broken speaker grille Warranty repair of power sunroof - would not close automatically 
9920 mi

A $200
Use of car bra broke off headlight washer covers. 
148000 mi

US $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. 

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2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

7000 mi Drivers side seat was making noises when turning vehicle in any direction or driver shifting weight while seated. 
12000 mi Driver seat rattle. Rattling noise when making slow speed left hand turns. 
14000 mi

US $48
Rattling drivers seat 
24000 mi Passenger side rear lens needed to be replaced due to crack in lens. 
59000 mi

US $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. 

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2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

15000 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 

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