2009 Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2009

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2009 Volvo C30 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (17%)

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2009 Volvo C30 body repair cost distribution

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$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

23560 mi replaced leather seat cover 
24500 mi B-pillar interior trim deformed. Still making some noise. 
31000 mi B-pillar interior trim deformed 
trim piece in B-pillar that guides seatbelt was malformed. 
7000 mi Loose trim covering side airbags. Exhaust rattle in center of car when driving rough roads. Only occurs once in a while. GPS bracket was broken. Replaced. 
1000 mi Upon delivery, driver's side headlamp washer cover loose (Don't know when problem arose bet. factory and dealer). The dealer ordered a replacement that day. They forgot to paint it b4 the install so I had to come back twice to get it installed. 
15000 mi Drivers window creaks when partially open 

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2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

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

46000 mi Drain tubes from sunroof leaking. Removed A pillars, smaller tube that sits inside larger tube(1/2” max overlap) separated causing leak to interior, installed 1/4” ID 2” long copper tube into smaller tube (snug fit) and inserted into larger tube, no more leaks. 
13000 mi Protective flaps on underside of front lip keep separating from air dam 
28000 mi Apparently windshield seal failed. Original special trim/seal can't just be repaired so entire windshield "must" be replaced. Carpeting must be removed, and along with car floor be dried and treated to prevent mold and mildew. 
Salt water damage noted on customer's initial inspection at OSD pickup. Parts ordered at dealer, repairs done after parts came in. 
11300 mi Thump at times from drivers door. No fault found. Couldn't duplicate at this time. 

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2009 Volvo C30 Body Problems

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