2011 Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2011

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2011 Volvo C30 repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

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

Other (4%)

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2011 Volvo C30 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

32000 mi It feels to me as if the brakes have a problem when I push the pedal to the floor. The service department took no action, as they said that the pads, fluid, and calipers are all fine. I still think there is something wrong with the brakes. 
255440 mi

C $1000
emergency brake seized, right rear caliper sticking. Needed tires, so 225/50R 17 installed on all 4 wheels. The shop did not have the time to replace the emergency brake cable, so a subsequent appointment is scheduled. 

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2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

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

12500 mi installed retainer bracket. repaired as per service bulletin TJ0438 
25000 mi Described as a bearing issue which affected the ABS and Traction control system. Caused warning lights for those systems to come on. Fixed under warranty. 
13000 mi Left + right wheel hub. 
2000 mi ABS/Anti-skid sensor fault. Sensor and knuckle replaced under warranty. The repair took days while waiting for part to arrive. The car was deemed not safe to drive until it was fixed. 
8300 mi The ABS warning light came on after a hard left turn. It stayed on through 3 restarts of the car, then turned off after driving about 1/4 mile. There was a bolt that didn't fit quite right (wrong length) and it was replaced. 
20700 mi A sensor was knocked out of place and reported a fault. The dealer put the sensor back and installed a retaining ring to keep it in place. 

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2011 Volvo C30 Brake Problems

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