C30
Volvo C30: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Volvo C302006–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–2013 |
| Model years | 2007–2013 (Canada) 2008–2013 (US) |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volvo P1 Platform |
| Engines | petrol 1.6 L Ford Duratec I4 1.8 L Mazda L8-DE I4 1.8 L Mazda L8-VE I4 2.4 L B5244S I5 2.5 L B5254T turbo I5 flexifuel 2.0 L Mazda LF-DE I4 diesel 1.6 L Ford/PSA D, DrivE, D2 CR turbo I4 2.0 L PSA D turbo I4 2.0 L D3, D4 I5 2.4 L D5 I5 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed Getrag M56 manual 6-speed Getrag M66 manual 5-speed Aisin AW55-50 automatic 6-speed Aisin TF-80SC automatic 6-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic 1-speed direct-drive 1EDT automatic (DRIVE Electric) |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Length | 2007–2009 4,252 mm 2010–2013 4,266 mm |
| Width | 1,782 mm |
| Height | 1,447 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,331–1,347 kg |
| Class | Premium compact/Subcompact executive car (C) |
| Assembly | Belgium: Ghent (VCG) |
| Designer | Simon Lamarre |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2013 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2013 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2008 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2008 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2008 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2013 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2008–2013 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2008–2010 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 7.6–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2008–2010 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 107 kW (145 PS) | 1329–1414 kg | 177 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 1560 cm³ | 84 kW (114 PS) | 1333–1446 kg | 94–114 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 1984 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1451–1551 kg | 134–154 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 1984 cm³ | 130 kW (177 PS) | 1451–1551 kg | 134–154 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2012 | Petrol | 2521 cm³ | – | 1429–1519 kg | 203–211 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Diesel | 1560 cm³ | 80 kW (109 PS) | 1356–1439 kg | 99–119 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Petrol | 1596 cm³ | – | 1275–1355 kg | 167 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | E85 flex-fuel | 1999 cm³ | – | 1320–1409 kg | 180–185 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 1997 cm³ | – | 1420–1489 kg | 151–156 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2008–2013 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.4–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 5 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 18 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,520 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,560–1,999 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 84–110 kW (114–150 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,275–1,551 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,640 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2007–2013 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2001, 2005–2017, 2019–2020, 2022 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility and wipers | 17 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Suspension | 5 | 2007, 2008, 2011 |
| Speed control and cruise | 5 | 2008, 2012 |
| Engine and cooling | 4 | 2008, 2011, 2012 |
| Body and structure | 4 | 2011, 2013 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 3 | 2007, 2009 |
| Airbags | 3 | 2008, 2010, 2011 |
| Tyres | 3 | 2009, 2011 |
| Steering | 3 | 2009, 2011 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2010, 2011 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2007–2013: 49 complaints, 3 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.