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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (53%)

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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

57500 mi

US $600
The hub began to wear out and caused the wheel to rattle loose. This caused damage to lug studs. 
7000 mi Complained about a front end noise. Seems there is a TSB on it. Parts ordered, need to return for repair. 
7000 mi Parts replaced, no more odd noises from the front. 

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2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

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

4960 mi

$130
Rear (lower) stabilizer link worn. Replaced both sides. 
6200 mi

$100
Rear Anti Sway Bar Link Bushings Replaced 
6820 mi

$60
Replaced Rear Anti-Sway Bar Bushings L/R 
67000 mi

US $100
Replaced right front strut 
87000 mi

US $400
Replaced upper rear control arms to correct a camber problem and 4 wheel alignment 
11000 mi

US $139
top bracket/bushing of right front strut cracked 
21000 mi Clunking sound from front of car 
39000 mi 2 Strut bearings had to be replaced on front of car. Both went bad @ 35k miles. Supposedly a common problem w/ these C30's Finally repaired in mid September--2 Strut bearings replaced--fell apart upon removal of old strut bearings--new ones will prob do same 30k miles in--should not happen w/ so few miles. 
12000 mi seal on front strut was blown 
27700 mi Suspension Squeak. Gasket replaced.  

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2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 177hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

19220 mi

A $5
Front wheel struts required replacement 
56420 mi

A $1350
Cracked seals. Whole assembly required replacement 

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2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

123-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

80540 mi

C $900
RIght front axle seal and wheel bearing needed to be replaced 

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2009 Volvo C30 Suspension Problems

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