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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%)
Chart based on 386 repairs.
Volvo C30 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (3%)
< $100 (88%)
Chart based on 33 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
| 55000 mi US $75 |
Washer fluid sprayer stopped spraying washer fluid onto windshield. Sprayers for headlights still work. Need to remove clog from sprayer heads. Minor repair. Possibly caused dirt or minerals. |
2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 58000 mi US $750 |
Three of the four tire pressure sensors in the tires were found to need replacement due to corrosion and leakage. They would not accept air. (Also had 14 lug nuts replaced at this time as they were deteriorating. Owner requested replacement, cost not included as part of this repair.) |
| 90318 mi US $78 |
Replaced blown left side windshield washer check valve and nozzle. |
| 29512 mi | syrius was depleting battery. did RDAR upgrade and installed new battery. |
2009 Volvo C30 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 21680 mi | Driver side seatbelt lock sticky, cleaned by the dealer. |
| 32000 mi | Passenger seat would not recline, stuck in upward position. Recline mechanism replaced. |
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 21200 mi | Faulty Tire-Pressure Sensor was giving misreads on need for air, discovered when "tire pressure low" message came up and car was brought in to replace a broken valve stem. |
| 7000 mi | Seat slides on track too easily and won't stay forward when trying to access rear seats. Lower corner of windshield is cracked. Wanted Manager to look at it when I come in for parts to be replaced on another item. Ending up denying. Hardly noticeble and unlikely to spread, so not fixing it. Fog lights not aligned properly. |
| 37700 mi | Rear Passanger seat back came loose during normal use with seat back down. |
| 39000 mi | New seat back cover put in place. Works fine now. Volvo did seem to upgrade the material used on the unseen side of the part to a stiffer fabric. Not a common issue with this car. |
| 68300 mi US $5 |
Seat back recline knob stripped on of the prongs inside. Replaced knob. |
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 mi US $2550 |
rodent damage |
| 22000 mi | stuck seat latch,service dept lubed the assy for operation of tilt function for access to back seat |
| 4000 mi | Manual seat intermittently does not return to the set position after rear passenger entry. The mechanic had no remedy and since it was intermittent, he left it alone. |
2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 15500 mi | Window mechanism was making a scraping noise when opened or closed. The parts were cleaned and lubricated. |
2009 Volvo C30
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 17360 mi | Adjust rear hatch lock that came loose. |
| 29760 mi | Replace right hand seat backrest cable release. |
2008 Volvo C30
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 38000 mi | Driver's seat developed a side-to-side rocking motion with an audible 'click' as it went over-centre. Solution was initially to strip and re-install the seat. Didn't work, so expensive specialist grease was ordered and subsequently fitted. |
2008 Volvo C30
Engine not specified
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 27000 mi | Steering column lock. Anti-theft steering column problem would not allow vehicle to start. |
| 70900 mi US $750 |
Wiper transmission and wheel alignment. |
| 15000 mi | Driver's door latch broken. Door handle worked intermittently. |
| 18000 mi | Replaced a remote which stopped working. |
| 15000 mi | Warranty issues, 1. Squeaky seat - oiled rails and none further 2. Re-start failure - After brief stopping (<5 minutes) Engine sometimes (<1 per month) does not start right - no resolution. |
2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1000 mi | Driver's seat belt buckle will not release properly, requires excessive force. |
| 2000 mi | Low tire caused by defective valve stem core. Shop replaced item at no charge. |
| 7000 mi | Faulty steering column lock module; prevented starting. |
| 11300 mi US $175 |
Broken seat belt latch, very difficult to open. Unit was replaced. |
| 37000 mi | Leaking windshield wiper fluid washer |
| 30000 mi | Windshield washer reservoir leaking. Reattached filler neck and reinstalled. |
| 7800 mi US $88 |
Warranty headlight washer, rear seat hold down latch and 4 wheel alignment. Charge for software upgrade to add trip computer. |
| 82000 mi US $25 |
Passenger side windshield sprayer nozzle was loose. A tab had broken off on its underside, allowing it to rattle. |
| 92000 mi | Windshield washer pump |
2007.5 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 20460 mi C $75 |
10 x wheel studs needed replacement |
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