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%)

Chart based on 86 repairs.
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2009 Volvo C30 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 17 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

72000 mi

US $400
Drive belts wore out and needed replacing 
7000 mi Sometimes stalls on initial start. Fairly rare, not surprised they couldn't replicate. 
7000 mi Was told that the Regional Manager noticed the same problem in a car he drove for a while and consider the issue 'normal'. BS! 
11000 mi

US $170
Check Engine light came on and remained on for an extended period of time. Purchased a Code Scanner to determine the fault. Discovered fault was multiple misfires. Reset to see if transient - no repeat. 
61700 mi

US $100
Turbo control valve started to act up. Replaced with an aftermarket design that is better built and relocated to a more protected location. 
61000 mi

US $450
Evaporation Pump started to fail - paramiters could not be widened to get more life. Had to replace pump. 
179300 mi fluid motor mount deflated 
224000 mi

US $200
radiator reservoir leak. Reservoir replaced. 
261000 mi

US $1600
Breather box clogged, oil forced out cam seals. Cleaned the breather, replaced the cam seals, timing belt and pulleys. 

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2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

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

100000 mi

US $800
Engine PCV oil breather box replacement. Timing belt, water pump 
2000 mi Salt water damage to several parts in engine bay 
36000 mi

US $1400
Replaced overflow tank. Also repaired rodent damage and performed scheduled service ($441.71). Total was $2,500. 
142500 mi

US $2000
Oil leak at timing cover area; replaced timing and drive belts. Also did wipers, cabin filter, oil change. 
88000 mi

US $2200
vibration upon accelleration. motor mount  

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2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 109hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

51000 mi

£600
Replace split and leaking DPF eolys additive tank; replenish eolys fluid (out of routine schedule) 

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2009 Volvo C30 2-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

15000 mi Fuel line rubbed through. Told by garage pipe incorrectly routed. 

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2009 Volvo C30 Engine Problems

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