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2012 Volvo C30 repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (33%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2012 Volvo C30 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

Volvo C30 in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2021 - Nov 2021
Oct 2021

53000 mi

US $100
Coolant tank cracked 
Nov 2021

53000 mi

US $1000
timing belt CV axle 
Volvo C30 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2012 - Jan 2022
Apr 2012

5550 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 2013

15500 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 2012

12000 mi
front strut "adjusted" 

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2012 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

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

Volvo C30 in Minnesota, United States
- Mar 2014
Oct 2012

9000 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 2014

25000 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 2012

2327 mi
Replaced Hubs and Spindles 

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2012 Volvo C30 Repair Histories

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