Volvo C30
2008–2012 only
2008–2012 Volvo C30 models have 54 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Water leaks and seals, typically surfacing around 70,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volvo C30 report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2008–2012 only
Median onset: 70,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 33,598 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 21,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 66,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 50,000 miles.
Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.
Median onset: 93,500 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 42,000 miles.
Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.
Median onset: 16,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008–2012 model years. See the full Volvo C30 report for every year and full specs/safety data.