| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 183 repairs.
2008 Volvo C30 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (89%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 38000 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. |
2008 Volvo C30
Engine not specified
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 70900 mi US $750 |
Wiper transmission and wheel alignment. |
| 15000 mi | Driver's door latch broken. Door handle worked intermittently. |
| 18000 mi | Replaced a remote which stopped working. |
| 15000 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. |
| 27000 mi | Steering column lock. Anti-theft steering column problem would not allow vehicle to start. |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1000 mi | Driver's seat belt buckle will not release properly, requires excessive force. |
| 2000 mi | Low tire caused by defective valve stem core. Shop replaced item at no charge. |
| 7000 mi | Faulty steering column lock module; prevented starting. |
| 11300 mi US $175 |
Broken seat belt latch, very difficult to open. Unit was replaced. |
| 30000 mi | Windshield washer reservoir leaking. Reattached filler neck and reinstalled. |
| 92000 mi | Windshield washer pump |
| 7800 mi US $88 |
Warranty headlight washer, rear seat hold down latch and 4 wheel alignment. Charge for software upgrade to add trip computer. |
| 82000 mi US $25 |
Passenger side windshield sprayer nozzle was loose. A tab had broken off on its underside, allowing it to rattle. |
| 37000 mi | Leaking windshield wiper fluid washer |
See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.
