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2008 Volvo C30 repairs by problem area
Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (9%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 183 repairs.
2008 Volvo C30 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volvo C30
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 33000 mi | Air conditioning was ineffective. System regassed and checked for leaks (no leaks found) - under warranty. |
2008 Volvo C30
Engine not specified
| 34000 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
| 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 |
| 49000 mi US $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. |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced compressor Battery replaced |
| 116500 mi US $1003 |
Faulty damper motor module position. Recalibrated |
| 42780 mi C $3000 |
Starter/Immobilizer failed |
| 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. |
| 89000 mi | AC drain hose became clogged, leaving condensate to drain into passenger footwell. Seems to be common. Pulled back carpet, cleaned drain elbow. |
| 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 :) |
| 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. |
| 145000 mi | replaced battery under battery warranty |
| 43000 mi US $500 |
air conditioner blower was intermittent then it quit working. |
| 7000 mi | Cruise control randomly cut off. Replaced cruise angle sensor. |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78120 mi C $450 |
Passenger seat air bag sensor wires rubbed bare and shorting out disabling the air bag. |
| 105000 mi US $90 |
Top off Freon, lubricate compressor, test for leaks with dye |
| 75000 mi US $150 |
SRS airbag service light came on. There was a loose wire under the passenger seat, which was repaired. |
| 88000 mi US $100 |
Heater would not work, AC on all the time. Dash removed and heater blower motor replaced. |
| 37000 mi | right turn signal turns on when the car run over a bump or pothole |
| 106600 mi US $250 |
needed a switch replaced would not blow very cold air. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 52000 mi US $18 |
Replaced both headlight bulbs. Removed bulbs were original to the car. |
| 82000 mi US $25 |
Replaced both headlight bulbs. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi £260 |
jammed starter motor |
| 63000 mi £420 |
replace A/C heat exchange unit |
| 76500 mi £300 |
faulty alternator |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 77500 mi $200 |
recharged A/C |
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