Volvo C30 C30

Volvo C30 C30
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The Volvo C30 C30 (2007–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 83 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: P1, 533 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,250–4,270 mm RDW4,260 mm TC4,252–4,266 mm
Width1,780 mm RDW1,780 mm TC1,782 mm
Height1,440 mm RDW1,450 mm TC1,447 mm
Wheelbase2,640 mm RDW2,640 mm TC2,640 mm
Front track1,535–1,548 mm ASTRA1,540 mm TC–
Rear track1,531–1,544 mm ASTRA1,530 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,175–1,329 kg RDW1,424–1,457 kg TC1,279–1,479 kg
Mass in running order1,275–1,429 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,700–1,840 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,200–1,500 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer600–700 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Boot space––251 L
Luggage space (EPA)–425 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,520 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed185–240 km/h RDW–185 km/h
Torque150–400 Nm ASTRA–150–400 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/60R16, 205/50R17, 205/55R16, 195/65R15, 215/45R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, fr, pl, sv), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years74.3% (73.8–74.9)77.9%21,629
13 years and older68.0% (67.5–68.4)69.2%42,801

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension37.3%36.8%
Tyres37.1%31.2%
Lights and electrics31.8%25.0%
Brakes27.8%33.4%
Body, chassis and structure15.0%14.9%
Noise, emissions and leaks10.2%13.9%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

48 complaints for model years 2008–2013. 3 crashes

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 83 versions of the Volvo C30 C30

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European Union 32 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂EU registrations
2013–2014Electric motor89 kW (121 PS)Electric17.5 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km186
2011–20131.6 L84 kW (114 PS)Diesel–102–108 g/km32,754
2011–20132.0 L107 kW (145 PS)Petrol–176–177 g/km7,545
2011–20132.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–143–144 g/km7,466
20131.6 L–Other fuel–102 g/km52
2011–20132.5 L169 kW (230 PS)Petrol–203–209 g/km543
2011–2013Electric motor82 kW (111 PS)Electric33.6–35.7 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km320
20132.0 L–Other fuel–144 g/km20
2011–20132.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel–139–144 g/km638
2011–20122.0 L107 kW (145 PS)Flex fuel (E85)–176–180 g/km611
2010–2012––Diesel–105–117 g/km220
2010–2012––Petrol–168–178 g/km668
2011–20121.6 L80 kW (109 PS)Diesel–105–123 g/km551
20122.5 L171 kW (232 PS)Petrol–211 g/km20
2011–20121.6 L74 kW (101 PS)Petrol–167–168 g/km540
20112.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel–152 g/km60
2010–20111.6 L–Diesel–109–111 g/km66
20111.6 L73 kW (99 PS)Petrol–167 g/km30
2011Electric motor42 kW (57 PS)Electric–0 g/km12
20101.6 L–Diesel–111 g/km30,154
20101.6 L–Petrol–167 g/km6,950
20102.0 L–Diesel–152 g/km4,154
20102.0 L–Petrol–179 g/km1,886
20102.0 L–Diesel–143 g/km1,288
20102.5 L–Petrol–206 g/km514
20102.4 L–Diesel–171 g/km362
20101.8 L–Petrol–174 g/km312
20102.4 L–Petrol–207 g/km134
20102.0 L–Flex fuel (E85)–185 g/km88
2010––Other fuel–142 g/km22
20101.8 L–Flex fuel (E85)–174 g/km22
20102.0 L–Diesel–151 g/km10

United Kingdom 42 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013D2 Manual1.6 L–DieselManual4.3 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2013DRIVe1.6 L–DieselManual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013D21.6 L–DieselManual4.3 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2013D2 Start/Stop1.6 L–DieselManual3.6 L/100 km NEDC94 g/km
2013D3 Auto · D4 Auto2.0 L–DieselAutomatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2013D3 Manual · D4 Manual2.0 L–DieselManual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2013D3 Manual2.0 L–DieselManual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20132.0 Manual2.0 L–PetrolManual7.6 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2013T5 Auto2.5 L–PetrolAutomatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2013T5 Manual2.5 L–PetrolManual8.0–8.7 L/100 km NEDC203 g/km
2012D21.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2012D2 Start/Stop1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC94 g/km
2012D2 Manual1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2012DRIVe1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2012D3 Auto · D4 Auto2.0 L–Diesel6-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012D3 Manual2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2012D3 Manual · D4 Manual2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20122.0 · 2.0 Manual2.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2012T5 Auto2.5 L–Petrol5-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2012T5 Manual2.5 L–Petrol6-speed manual8.0 L/100 km NEDC203 g/km
2012T5 Auto2.5 L–Petrol6-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2012T5 Manual2.5 L–Petrol5-speed manual8.7 L/100 km NEDC203 g/km
2009–20101.6D DRIVe1.6 L–Diesel5-speed manual4.4–4.5 L/100 km NEDC115–119 g/km
20101.6D DRIVe Stop/Start1.6 L–Diesel5-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
20101.6D DRIVe Start/Stop (from wk0946)1.6 L–Diesel5-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2007–20101.61.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2008–20101.81.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2009–20101.8F Flexifuel1.8 L–Flex fuel (E85)5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2007–20102.0D2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2008–20102.0D · 2.0D Powershift2.0 L–Diesel6-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2008–20102 · 2.02.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2007–2010D5 Geartronic2.4 L–Diesel5-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
2008–2010D52.4 L–Diesel6-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
2010T5 Geartronic2.5 L–Petrol5-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2007–2010T52.5 L–Petrol6-speed manual8.7 L/100 km NEDC203–208 g/km
2007–20091.6D1.6 L–Diesel5-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2007–20092.4i2.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual8.4 L/100 km NEDC200 g/km
20092.4i (170PS) Geartronic2.4 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC214 g/km
2007–2009T5 Geartronic2.5 L–Petrol6-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2007–20081.8 · 1.8F1.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2007–20082.4i Geartronic2.4 L–Petrol5-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC214 g/km
200722.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km

France 9 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012C30 D2 (115ch) BVM6–84 kW (114 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2012C30 D2 (115ch) Stop&Start BVM6–84 kW (114 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC94 g/km
2012C30 2.0 (145ch) BVM5–107 kW (145 PS)Petrol5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2012C30 D3 (150ch) Geartronic 6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012C30 D3 (150ch) BVM6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2012C30 D4 (177ch) Geartronic 6–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012C30 D4 (177ch) BVM6–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2012C30 T5 (230ch) BVM6–169 kW (230 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.7 L/100 km NEDC203 g/km
2012C30 T5 (230ch) BVA5–169 kW (230 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.