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Chart based on 83 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
replaced driver side window motor window motor replaced
16000 mi
last year AC wouldn't cool, but had heat. this time AC works, but no heat. electronic climate control system module reprogrammed.
40000 mi
Dead battery
14400 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.
38300 mi
Battery failed after just one year.
255440 mi
C $1000
A/C clutch / solenoid not working; best to replace entire compressor.
Replaced driver display console due to inoperative temp gauge.
86800 mi
A/C compressor
6000 mi
The dampeners were closing so no air was getting into the vehicle. They recalibrated the dampeners and did a software update.
7000 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.
41800 mi
Battery drained in 4 days; software updated to fix satellite seeking when vehicle off.
8000 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.
21000 mi
An alarm siren module went bad. It was replaced under warranty when I had the 22K mile service done.
25000 mi
The hazard lights would come on intermittently when the car was either sitting unlocked or moving.
37700 mi
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 There is no fix, as volvo's software is outdated with no update possible.
42100 mi
DC outlets stopped working - fuse replaced.
87000 mi
US $100
Battery died, replaced. oil change, engine air filter.
92500 mi
Headlight malfunction caused by bulb out and computer module needing replacement
56000 mi
Factory battery failed.
41000 mi
US $195
Car slow to start for a week then would not start.
59000 mi
US $110
HID headlight failed. Replaced both HID headlamp bulbs
39000 mi
US $220
Sirius satellite radio drains battery when car is left parked for long periods. Dealer installed software update.
48000 mi
US $2500
Compressor & condenser had to be replaced.
18000 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.
22000 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.
36100 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.
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.
50000 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.
37000 mi
AC was cooling, but not as well as expected. Dealer replaced leaking fill valve & refilled refrigerant
55000 mi
Weight sensor in passanger seat for air bag deployment stopped working, TSB.
15000 mi
Passenger airbag off warning light would not go out when adult of adequate weight sitting in it.
Radio/CD Player/Bluetooth stopped working. Volvo had to order an entire new unit.
39000 mi
Bluetooth is intermintently working -- looses signal--speakers don't work
4340 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.
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.
43000 mi
US $500
air conditioner blower was intermittent then it quit working.
7000 mi
Cruise control randomly cut off. Replaced cruise angle sensor.
89000 mi
AC drain hose became clogged, leaving condensate to drain into passenger footwell. Seems to be common. Pulled back carpet, cleaned drain elbow.
1000 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.
2000 mi
New radio computer installed. New climate control computer installed.
114000 mi
US $150
AC needed a recharge after 6 years of working fine.
144000 mi
US $15
Adjusted the clutch on AC Compressor that was engaging inconsistently due to wear (ran fine when car first started, stopped engaging later on).
151000 mi
US $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 :)
45880 mi
C $100
Bad A/C fitting. 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.
13000 mi
Heater Controller broken.
13500 mi
passenger seat sensor replaced
43400 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.
needed a switch replaced would not blow very cold air.
75000 mi
US $150
SRS airbag service light came on. There was a loose wire under the passenger seat, which was repaired.
105200 mi
US $160
Battery required replacement
97000 mi
US $184
AC Compressor failed.
164000 mi
US $1900
Drivers seat airbag and airbag control module were replaced due to shorting out because of a bad wire connection.
78120 mi
C $450
Passenger seat air bag sensor wires rubbed bare and shorting out disabling the air bag.
32000 mi
AC wasn't blowing cold air. Condenser had a leak. Parts ordered and installed a week later
45000 mi
US $240
Replaced battery
15000 mi
US $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.
16000 mi
US $100
Very simple recharge - no complications.
18000 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.
56000 mi
Replace Bluetooth microphone. Replaced under warranty.
37000 mi
right turn signal turns on when the car run over a bump or pothole
18000 mi
AM radio went out
108500 mi
US $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.
125000 mi
US $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.
52000 mi
US $18
Replaced both headlight bulbs. Removed bulbs were original to the car.
82000 mi
US $25
Replaced both headlight bulbs.
105000 mi
US $90
Top off Freon, lubricate compressor, test for leaks with dye
88000 mi
US $100
Heater would not work, AC on all the time. Dash removed and heater blower motor replaced.