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Expensive Volvo C30 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 46 repairs.
Volvo C30 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (24%)
$1000 - $2499 (76%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 29 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
| 53000 mi US $100 |
Coolant tank cracked |
| 53000 mi US $1000 |
timing belt CV axle |
2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 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. A/C clutch / solenoid not working; best to replace entire compressor. |
2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39000 mi US $220 |
Sirius satellite radio drains battery when car is left parked for long periods. Dealer installed software update. |
| 44000 mi US $300 |
Sunroof drain hose blocked, causing leak inside during a storm. Hose was cleared out. No parts replaced, but labour to reach hose was substantial. Replaced rear shocks. |
| 48000 mi US $2500 |
Compressor & condenser had to be replaced. |
| 27000 mi US $1160 |
front camshaft seal leaking engine oil. Seal replaced. Luckily, the timing belt was clean and had no evidence of oil on it. Seal failure was discovered after taking off protective tray on the bottom of the car and finding oil everywhere. |
| 87000 mi US $100 |
Battery died, replaced. oil change, engine air filter. |
2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 74400 mi €1100 |
Water pump leakage. |
| 99200 mi €2500 |
Clutch |
2010 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 61500 mi US $2000 |
Replace timing belt and water pump Replace electrical harness and battery |
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $2200 |
vibration upon accelleration. motor mount and both front axles were replaced |
| 142500 mi US $2000 |
Oil leak at timing cover area; replaced timing and drive belts. Also did wipers, cabin filter, oil change. |
| 36000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced overflow tank. Also repaired rodent damage and performed scheduled service ($441.71). Total was $2,500. |
| 36000 mi US $2550 |
rodent damage |
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 177hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 56420 mi A $1350 |
Cracked seals. Whole assembly required replacement |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 80000 mi US $950 |
Clutch master cylinder failed |
| 89300 mi US $2600 |
Control Arm bushings |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced compressor Battery replaced |
| 109000 mi US $650 |
Leaky radiator hose was replaced. Engine had overheated |
| 116500 mi US $1003 |
Leaking CV axle boot. Replaced Faulty damper motor module position. Recalibrated Fuel pressure sensor malfunctioning. Replaced. |
| 126000 mi US $3900 |
Leaking head gasket Also replaced spark plugs, coils, etc. |
| 31900 mi C $300 |
Leaky sunroof |
| 42780 mi C $3000 |
Starter/Immobilizer failed Brake Booster failed |
| 118000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced clutch, slave cylinder, throw out bearing and pressure plate |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 59000 mi US $4900 |
idler pulley failed throwing serp belt into timing belt causing it to slip; engine destroyed after timing belt slipped. |
| 59000 mi US $190 |
Repair of (super weak, under-designed) speaker cover damaged by dealer necessitated replacing entire driver side door card. Speaker cover is not available as a stand-alone part. |
| 96000 mi US $1600 |
Replace one rear caliper, piston not moving freely. Replaced both front halfshafts to address clunking during turns and under power. |
| 128000 mi US $1240 |
Turbo system problems apparently caused by using standard oil instead of synthetic over 128000 miles. Replaced camshaft seal, oil filter housing, pcv hoses, seal cap, intake manifold gasket, timing belt, plugs. |
| 151000 mi US $1200 |
Struts and drive shaft boot split/replaced |
| 15000 mi US $112 |
The wheel hub assembly was replace because the dealer put the wrong lug nuts on the wheels causing the bolts on the wheel assembly to crack and break off. |
| 45000 mi US $240 |
Replaced battery |
| 71000 mi US $1200 |
Coil spring CV boot |
| 150000 mi US $1500 |
CV boot rear motor mounts |
| 123100 mi US $1300 |
Car was vibrating at highway speeds. Shop diagnosed bad struts, bad wear pattern on tires. Replaced all four struts myself, and had to buy four new tires. |
| 120000 mi US $240 |
Boot wore away, cv axle replaced |
| 121000 mi US $1308 |
Worn out front struts, both driver and passenger strut replaced |
| 126000 mi US $160 |
Battery required replacement |
| 97000 mi US $184 |
AC Compressor failed. |
| 121000 mi US $500 |
PCV Box (Breather Box)replacement was required. |
| 128000 mi US $269 |
CV boot repair |
| 135000 mi US $560 |
Rear caliper failed. Had to replace 1 caliper and both sets of rear brake pads. |
| 137300 mi US $300 |
Replaced drivers side CV joint. |
| 164000 mi US $1900 |
Drivers seat airbag and airbag control module were replaced due to shorting out because of a bad wire connection. |
| 104000 mi US $1575 |
Needed a new torque converter and valve body. Stealership wanted to replace complete transmission for $6500! Volvo would not offer any assistance. very dissappointed. |
| 108500 mi US $938 |
Needed a new starter and alternator was starting to fail so I had that replaced too. Hopefully done trowing $ at this C30 for awhile. |
| 116000 mi US $900 |
Front control arm bushings were shot - experienced vibration while braking at higher speeds. OEM control arms were installed and the car feels new! CV boot was torn |
| 125000 mi US $1700 |
Daughter forgot to completely insert dipstick and oil sprayed into the engine compartment and soaked the alternator which then fried out about a week later. Once up on the rack the sway bars were in need of replacement. a CV boot was torn and the rear brakes needed replacement. |
| 147278 mi US $1719 |
Engine mounts, drive belts, water pump and timing belt |
| 154190 mi US $879 |
Front Strut replacement |
| 165000 mi US $200 |
Front Driver Wheel Bearing Replaced |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 40000 mi £1600 |
dmf (dual mass flywheel) failure. Not driver cause. Clutch replaced at same time. |
| 50000 mi £260 |
jammed starter motor |
| 63000 mi £420 |
replace A/C heat exchange unit |
| 76500 mi £300 |
faulty alternator |
| 94000 mi £340 |
replace front shock absorbers |
| 97000 mi £580 |
replace cambelt and water pump belt. Replace handbrake cabling. |
| 100000 mi £350 |
Failure to start. Fuel filter housing replaced initially followed by replacing the fuel line after housing |
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