Volvo C30 years to avoid
No model year of the Volvo C30 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volvo C30 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Volvo C30 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volvo C30 problems
All model years combined.
- Visibility17
- Suspension5
- Acceleration5
- Engine4
- Body4
- Transmission3
- Tires3
- Steering3
- Airbags3
- Wheels2
- Electrical2
- Seats1
Volvo C30 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | - | 4 | Visibility | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 10 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 14 | Visibility | 50,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2010 | - | 6 | Visibility | 2 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2009 | - | 6 | Transmission | 99,800 | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | - | 8 | Acceleration | 53,500 | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2007 | - | 1 | Suspension | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Volvo C30
What years of the Volvo C30 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volvo C30 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volvo C30?
2009, 2010 and 2008 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 6 and 8).
What is the most common problem with the Volvo C30?
Visibility, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (5) and acceleration (5).
How many recalls does the Volvo C30 have?
4 recalls between 2007 and 2013. The 2010 model year has the most, with 2.
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