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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%)
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Chart based on 183 repairs.
2008 Volvo C30 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 33 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
| 15000 mi | Alloy wheels had become stuck to the hubs because insufficient copper grease had been used as a barrier when applied as part of pre-delivery inspection. |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 89300 mi US $2600 |
Control Arm bushings |
| 60140 mi €600 |
Suspension springs changed on the front of the car. Driver's side spring had broken in half. |
| 65000 mi US $108 |
Right front Wheel bearing making noise. Left front wheel bearing loose. |
| 81300 mi | Bad front left wheel bearing. |
| 25000 mi | Replaced rack module for steering due to high pitch whine while turning on cold days. Successful repair in about 1/2 day. |
| 45880 mi C $100 |
Front coil springs broken |
| 54000 mi US $750 |
Tire rod and rim replacement (due to hitting a pot hole) |
| 87700 mi US $850 |
Had noise like if your brakes were gone like metal on metal. Turned out to be a wheel bearing and e-brake issue. |
| 96000 mi US $118 |
From brakes I was informed I needed another wheel bearing. Replace the drivers side last year. Then I was told broken front spring and they would need to replace both. Also would need a cv joint replaced there was a tear. Grand total 3200. |
| 15000 mi | Rattle at low speeds when turning. Dealer replaced left front control arm. |
| 24000 mi | Rattle again at low speeds when turning. Could not replicate this time. |
| 46700 mi | Front control arms replaced due to abnormal bushing wear which caused knocking when going over bumps. |
| 7000 mi | When turning steering wheel left or right there is a spring type noise. Sounds like a screen door opening. Dealership replaced bumper stops and strut bearings. |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 123100 mi US $1300 |
Car was vibrating at highway speeds. Shop diagnosed bad struts, bad wear pattern on tires. Replaced all four struts myself, and had to buy four new tires. |
| 46000 mi | Suspension parts ordered. New struts, strut bearings, top caps and bump stops replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $900 |
Front control arm bushings were shot - experienced vibration while braking at higher speeds. OEM control arms were installed and the car feels new! |
| 125000 mi US $1700 |
Once up on the rack the sway bars were in need of replacement. |
| 147278 mi US $1719 |
Engine mounts, drive belts, water pump and timing belt |
| 154190 mi US $879 |
Front Strut replacement |
| 165000 mi US $200 |
Front Driver Wheel Bearing Replaced |
| 100000 mi US $400 |
Rear shocks - wear and tear item |
| 151000 mi US $1200 |
Struts and drive shaft boot split/replaced |
| 121000 mi US $1308 |
Worn out front struts, both driver and passenger strut replaced |
| 38300 mi | one tech diagnosed axle problem; second tech said strut was bad. got the car back and the noise was still there. |
| 65000 mi | Popping noise in suspension still present when car was traded. |
| 25000 mi | Alignment issue noted -- excessive wear on insides of front tires. Alignment performed -- front toe settings corrected, and left rear upper control arm replaced to correct negative camber. |
| 70000 mi US $120 |
replaced struts and shocks |
| 15000 mi US $112 |
The wheel hub assembly was replace because the dealer put the wrong lug nuts on the wheels causing the bolts on the wheel assembly to crack and break off. |
| 57000 mi US $1200 |
Coil spring |
| 113460 mi C $500 |
front strut and link rods replaced |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 94000 mi £340 |
replace front shock absorbers |
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