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    Volvo C30

    Volvo C30 Reviews

    You'll find all our Volvo C30 reviews right here. Volvo C30 prices range from $11,660 for the C30 T5 S to $21,890 for the C30 T5 R-Design.

    Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the C30's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.

    The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Volvo C30 dating back as far as 2007.

    Or, if you just want to read the latest news about the Volvo C30, you'll find it all here

    Volvo C30 Reviews

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    Used Volvo C30 review: 2007-2013

    Used Volvo C30 review: 2007-2013

    26 May 2017 by Stephen Corby
    Volvo C30 is a small coupe from the renowned Swedish car marque, Designed as part of its plan to get away from its 'sensible but boring' image. Read more
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    Used Volvo C30 review: 2007-2010

    Used Volvo C30 review: 2007-2010

    19 Jul 2012 by Graham Smith
    Graham Smith reviews the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Volvo C30 as a used buy. Read more
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    Volvo C30 DRIVe 2012 Review

    Volvo C30 DRIVe 2012 Review

    8 Jan 2012 by Stuart Martin
    When I was growing up we had a few Volvos - big, square-jawed "Swedish Valiants" with big bumpers and little four-cylinder engines that worked hard to get the sedans from A to B in reasonable time. ... Read more
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    Volvo C30 DRIVe 2011 review

    Volvo C30 DRIVe 2011 review

    3 Nov 2011 by Peter Barnwell
    We turn the spotlight on automotive's newest and brightest stars. But ultimately, would we buy it with our own hard earned?What is it?This is Volvo's mainstream ultra economy car, not hybrid, not... Read more
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    Volvo C30 2011 review

    Volvo C30 2011 review

    19 Oct 2011 by Karla Pincott
    We've just had a dose of PCP, and we're hooked. No, not the drug known as angel dust, but an equally addictive and street-lethal prospect: the Volvo C30 Polestar Concept Prototype (PCP).You don't... Read more
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    Volvo C30 Electric 2011 review

    Volvo C30 Electric 2011 review

    17 Oct 2011 by Karla Pincott
    If this is the future of electric cars, we'd have one. And it is. But we can't. Or at least, not in the exact form of the Volvo C30 Electric we've just tested.This is part of a fleet of 50 prototypes... Read more
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    Volvo C30 T5 R-Design 2010 Review

    Volvo C30 T5 R-Design 2010 Review

    7 Oct 2010 by Mark Hinchliffe
    NOTHING says "try hard" more than a supposed "sporty" car with fake carbonfibre trim.You won't find anything quite so gauche in the Volvo C30 T5 R-Design, the turbo version of the cute compact... Read more
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    Volvo C30 2010 Review

    Volvo C30 2010 Review

    2 Sep 2010 by Mark Hinchliffe
    THE wheels are the first hint that something is different about this Volvo.  The two-door  Volvo C30 DRIVe hatch features futuristic plate-style wheel covers that are supposed to reduce air... Read more
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    Used fuel efficient cars review: 2009

    Used fuel efficient cars review: 2009

    15 Jul 2010 by Stuart Innes
    Doing 100km of general running about for less than five bucks in fuel makes motoring pretty affordable. As manufacturers bring out more models with increasingly-amazing frugality, motorists are... Read more
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    Volvo C30 2009 Review

    Volvo C30 2009 Review

    26 Aug 2009 by Staff Writers
    Unless your name is Rip Van Winkle (those under 30 go and look it up), you can't help but notice something grand has happen in Volvo land. The boys and girls in the styling department have discarded... Read more

    Pricing guides

    $16,775
    Based on third party pricing data
    Lowest Price
    $11,660
    Highest Price
    $21,890
    See all Volvo C30 pricing & specs

    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    T5 R-Design Polestar 2.5L, —, 6 SP MAN $16,610 – 21,230 2013 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Polestar Pricing and Specs
    T5 S 2.5L, —, 5 SP AUTO $12,100 – 16,170 2013 Volvo C30 T5 S Pricing and Specs
    T5 S Lifestyle 2.5L, —, 6 SP MAN $12,430 – 16,610 2013 Volvo C30 T5 S Lifestyle Pricing and Specs
    1.6 Drive 1.6L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $11,990 – 15,950 2013 Volvo C30 1.6 Drive Pricing and Specs
    See all 2013 Volvo C30 in the Range
    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

    Volvo C30 News

    Twinning! Cars that you might not know share engines

    Twinning! Cars that you might not know share engines

    24 Dec 2022 by Chris Thompson
    Toyota reveals ultra-efficient engines

    Toyota reveals ultra-efficient engines

    14 Apr 2014 by Daniel Bishop
    Volvo dual-clutch for DRIVe models

    Volvo dual-clutch for DRIVe models

    23 Dec 2011 by CarsGuide team
    Volvo will drop big engines

    Volvo will drop big engines

    29 Nov 2011 by Karla Pincott
    Volvo V40 will get Polestar tuning

    Volvo V40 will get Polestar tuning

    17 Oct 2011 by Karla Pincott
    Volvo C30 Electric on line

    Volvo C30 Electric on line

    22 Jun 2011 by CarsGuide team
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    New Hatchbacks under $25,000

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    Volvo C30 FAQs

    No car is perfect, so we've gathered everything relating to the Volvo C30 reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

    Used Volvo C30 review: 2007-2013

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