IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
19 City / 27 HWY
Horsepower
227
Seats
4
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Meghan L
If you take care of it, Volvo's will last up to 15 years.
The car is small, but can hold a lot. It is good on gas, and is fun to drive. I would recommend it to anyone.
accountCircle Brenda B
It is a good vehicle very comfortable stable and good design
This is a vehicle in good condition comfortable and without problems, stable sports and good stability
accountCircle Stephanie S
Reliable vehicle and fuel efficient.
Reliable, fuel efficient, comfortable seating for 2, roomy hatch area, very small backseat, fast acceleration.
accountCircle Ann N
Nice sized hatchback car for the price
Have not had any problems yet and it is very reliable. The engine is very quiet. Love the size of the trunk for a hatchback. The back windshield wipers are a nice touch.
accountCircle Megan S
The c30 is a very safe car, and that's important when you are driving your family around.
Volvo has always been the most reliable vehicle I have owned. The c30 is very fun to drive, and extremely safe. When rear ended, I had a scratch, and the other car was totaled, which says a lot
accountCircle Hannah B
My car is safe and fun to drive at the same time.
I like the fact that my car is fun to drive and has a lot of space to use even though it is small. My only problem with my car is how fuel inefficient it is. I get about 24 mpg, which is not horrible, but it makes it hard on me as a student. Still, I understand that with the mass of the car, it is difficult to make the car more efficient.
accountCircle Debbie W
It is a safe sporty vehicle.
The design and function fit my lifestyle. Is a very versatile vehicle. Gas mileage is not the greatest, but makes up for it in safety.
accountCircle Marquise W
This car is great on mpg, comfy to drive long distance, has never left me weary.
I absolutely love my vehicle, however maintenance can be expensive at times. I have been in a pretty bad accident with this vehicle and chose to have it completely repaired because of how much I enjoy having this vehicle. It has never broken down, has been extremely reliable, and has been great on gas mileage. Living in Wisconsin, we have harsh winters. My car bares no fear in the snow or on ice. I would buy this car 100 times over before even considering any other vehicle.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Megan K
It does not require a traditional key.
I like that it is reliable and does not require an expensive amount of gas. I dislike that the air conditioning is unreliable. I do not have any other complaints.

Volvo C30 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Version 1.0
227 HP 23-23 MPG 4 Seats
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Version 2.0
227 HP 23-23 MPG 4 Seats
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R-Design
227 HP 23-23 MPG 4 Seats
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2008 Volvo C30 Owner Reviews

4.47
15 Reviews
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5 stars 53%
4 stars 40%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Eldon Obach on January 22, 2021
Sporty and reliable
Car is an 07, in Canada we got the c30 a year earlier. Replaced the original 5 sped manual with a 6 speed from a turbo and gained a 15% improvement in fuel economy. Great long distance trip car, about 225000 miles and still solid. Front wheel bearings the only weak spot.
accountCircle Amanda G on January 22, 2021
That the tires don't last very long and they're expensive.
It's cute. It's zippy. It has a large trunk area. It's unique.

Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2008 Volvo C30 has an average owner rating of 4.47 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Volvo C30 has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #3 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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29 MPG
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29 MPG
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27 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety