Volvo C30
The 2013 Volvo C30 offers an average reliability rating.
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2013 modelSpecifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | 433 | 15.3 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
Model year reports
2013
NewestThe 2013 Volvo C30 offers an average reliability rating.
2012
The 2012 Volvo C30 offers a distinctive style and engaging driving dynamics, but its average reliability rating and documented issues with speed control and brakes warrant careful consideration.
2011
The 2011 Volvo C30 presents a below-average reliability outlook for used car buyers.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Volvo C30?
Carfocal currently has 3 published C30 reports, covering 2011 through 2013. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2013 Volvo C30 offers an average reliability rating.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013.
Is the Volvo C30 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Volvo C30. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2013 volvo c30 offers an average reliability rating. and the 2013 volvo c30's value hinges on its unique styling and driving dynamics, but its average reliability and the significant risk of costly **windshield bonding repairs** temper its appeal. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
3 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Volvo C30?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2013.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 3
- Years tracked
- 3
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints