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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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Volvo C30 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 71 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

12000 mi front strut "adjusted" 

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2012 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

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

9000 mi ABS warning light came on while driving 60 mph and making lane change. Couldn't clear to took it to the Volvo dealer. Dealer didn't have parts, took two more visits to get it right. 

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2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

7000 mi Suspension rod needed tightening 
34000 mi ABS and anti-skid control systems failed due to bearings that came out of place. 
33000 mi Both axles were replaced under warranty. Also, front and rear brakes were replaced at no cost 
4000 mi Front suspension had a squeak on bumps since the car was a week old. It took 2 days for the dealer to locate and tighten a bolt. 
17300 mi LF steering knuckle replaced after spindle loosened, causing ABS and TPMS warnings. 
19000 mi First steering spindle,  
14800 mi Bracket added per Volvo - same steering spindle as first time. 
48000 mi Front springs were making a noise. Volvo stated it was a known problem, upgraded spring design installed as a warranty repair. But ride height was off and the handling was negatively impacted. I insisted they replace the original springs. 
49000 mi

US $600
Sway bar links replaced, four wheel alignment 
11000 mi The left front wheel starting making a grinding noise. The service people at the dealership needed to replace the spindle on that wheel. Problem was then corrected. 
54000 mi In for sway bar/linkage repair. 
56500 mi Still hearing crunching in front end. Dealer replaced strut bushings. Noise is gone. Also had dealer adjust heated seat temperature, as seat would not get hot. 

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2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

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

13000 mi Replaced steering knuckles 
62 mi Went to the dealer because of a strange popping soft noise coming from the front when hitting minor road bumps. Mechanic took a ride with me and confirmed. Will check in the car for further inspection on Jan 10th. I'm very pissed off. Went to the dealer because of a strange popping soft noise coming from the front when hitting minor road bumps. Mechanic took a ride with me and confirmed. Will check in the car for further inspection on Jan 10th. I'm very pissed off. 
90488 mi

US $308
Replaced rear sway bar links. 
8300 mi Loose hub. 
42100 mi Rattling continues coming from dash. Dealer thought it might be the left front strut so that was replaced. 
44000 mi

US $300
Replaced rear shocks. 
8500 mi Left front spindle grinding and reported malfunction by car computer. Replaced under warrantee by dealer.  
27000 mi Right-side front bearing worn out at 27,000 miles. Left-side had previously worn out at 9,000. 

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2010 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

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

13000 mi Car was making a noise when I went over speed bumps. Took a couple of trips before the dealership finally identified the problem and replaced some suspension parts. My car was in the shop 2 weeks, which was mostly waiting on parts. 

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2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

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. 
57500 mi

US $600
The hub began to wear out and caused the wheel to rattle loose. This caused damage to lug studs. 

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2009 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

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

27700 mi Suspension Squeak. Gasket replaced.  
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. 
11000 mi

US $139
top bracket/bushing of right front strut cracked 
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 
12000 mi seal on front strut was blown 
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 

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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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2008 Volvo C30

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

15000 mi Alloy wheels had become stuck to the hubs because insufficient copper grease had been used as a barrier when applied as part of pre-delivery inspection. 

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2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

60140 mi

€600
Suspension springs changed on the front of the car. Driver's side spring had broken in half. 
87700 mi

US $850
Had noise like if your brakes were gone like metal on metal. Turned out to be a wheel bearing and e-brake issue. 
96000 mi

US $118
From brakes I was informed I needed another wheel bearing. Replace the drivers side last year. Then I was told broken front spring and they would need to replace both. Also would need a cv joint replaced there was a tear. Grand total 3200. 
46700 mi Front control arms replaced due to abnormal bushing wear which caused knocking when going over bumps.  
15000 mi Rattle at low speeds when turning. Dealer replaced left front control arm.  
24000 mi Rattle again at low speeds when turning. Could not replicate this time. 
7000 mi When turning steering wheel left or right there is a spring type noise. Sounds like a screen door opening. Dealership replaced bumper stops and strut bearings. 
65000 mi

US $108
Right front Wheel bearing making noise. Left front wheel bearing loose. 
81300 mi Bad front left wheel bearing. 
25000 mi Replaced rack module for steering due to high pitch whine while turning on cold days. Successful repair in about 1/2 day. 
89300 mi

US $2600
Control Arm bushings 
45880 mi

C $100
Front coil springs broken 
54000 mi

US $750
Tire rod and rim replacement (due to hitting a pot hole) 

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2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

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

100000 mi

US $400
Rear shocks - wear and tear item 
151000 mi

US $1200
Struts and drive shaft boot split/replaced 
121000 mi

US $1308
Worn out front struts, both driver and passenger strut 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. 
71000 mi

US $1200
Coil spring 
25000 mi Alignment issue noted -- excessive wear on insides of front tires. Alignment performed -- front toe settings corrected, and left rear upper control arm replaced to correct negative camber. 
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! 
125000 mi

US $1700
Once up on the rack the sway bars were in need of 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 
46000 mi Suspension parts ordered. New struts, strut bearings, top caps and bump stops replaced. 
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. 
113460 mi

C $500
front strut and link rods replaced 
70000 mi

US $120
replaced struts and shocks 
38300 mi one tech diagnosed axle problem; second tech said strut was bad. got the car back and the noise was still there. 
65000 mi Popping noise in suspension still present when car was traded. 

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2008 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

94000 mi

£340
replace front shock absorbers 

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2007.5 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

64480 mi

C $800
Front wheel bearings diagnosed. 
66020 mi

C $800
Front wheel bearings replaced. 

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