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Volvo C30 repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (9%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 386 repairs.
Volvo C30 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 5550 mi | Traction, BLIS, ABS, Headlight, tire pressure, brakes message activated. Tech found codes BCM-0012,0011,HCM-2987 stored and found left front hub bearing separating from spindle. Replace hub, spindle, HCM code. Perform software upgrade. |
| 15500 mi | BCM-0012. Removed knuckle and pressed hub back into place and installed retainer as per TJ10438 |
2012 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2327 mi | Replaced Hubs and Spindles |
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. |
2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi | Left + right wheel hub. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 12500 mi | installed retainer bracket. repaired as per service bulletin TJ0438 |
2009 Volvo C30 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 21680 mi | Loss of brakes upon startup in the morning, brakes back to normal after starting the car again. Dealer will be replacing a part (unknown details at this point). |
2008 Volvo C30
Engine not specified
| 57400 mi | On gently pressing brakes, a message said 'Anti Skid Requires Service' and car stopped, completely. Had to get two men to push car off road. Dealer doesn't now what is wrong. Car still with Dealer. Imagine such a sudden halt on a motorway? |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 42780 mi C $3000 |
Brake Booster failed |
| 72000 mi US $650 |
Traction control system was replaced. I believe likely due to damage received from tire chains worn the week of the problem. Shop in Denver (Voltek, best guys every) say they doubt this and suggest the mileage and age are to blame. |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 135000 mi US $560 |
Rear caliper failed. Had to replace 1 caliper and both sets of rear brake pads. |
| 125000 mi US $1700 |
and the rear brakes needed replacement. |
| 96000 mi US $1600 |
Replace one rear caliper, piston not moving freely. |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 97000 mi £580 |
Replace handbrake cabling. |
2007.5 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 81840 mi C $800 |
Brakes front and back |
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