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Are you having problems with your Volvo C30? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Volvo C30 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Volvo C30 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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Used Volvo C30 review: 2007-2013
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.
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Stylish car for $15k?

With your budget you would be looking at a 2010/2011 VW Beetle, which had a regular automatic transmission and not the troublesome DSG that was fitted in later models. That’s a big tick for the Beetle. The Citroen C3 is a decent car, but an orphan in the sense that there weren’t many sold and you won’t find a dealer on every corner. As for the BMW, they’re too expensive to service and repair if you use a dealer, and they have too many niggling issues that spoil the great driving experience. The Subaru Impreza is well worth looking at, but my pick of that bunch would be the Volvo C30.

Used Volvo C30 review: 2007-2010
Graham Smith reviews the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Volvo C30 as a used buy.
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Volvo can not receive the AM band

I'd take the deal and get on with my life. The company has shown good faith in offering to replace the radio at a much reduced price and the car is three years old and out of warranty.

C30 intercooler protection

I'm sure your dealer could rig up a guard without too much difficulty to protect the cooler. If not try a Volvo specialist.

Intercooler protection for Volvo C30

I'm sure your dealer could rig up a guard without too much difficulty to protect the cooler. If not try a Volvo specialist.

Used fuel efficient cars review: 2009
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 laughing all the way from the pumps. A generation ago, the 30 miles per gallon mark (9.4 litres/100km in metric speak) was a
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Blue oval volvo query

FORD has owned Volvo for more than five years. If you hadn't noticed, then I guess you won't be expecting any dramas. The C30 is a nice little car with unique styling, good quality and excellent Volvo back-up.

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