Model year guide

2010 Volvo C30

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Volvo C30 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2010 Volvo C30 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 Volvo C30 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints6

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2010 Volvo C30 recalls 2

Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector NHTSA Campaign #10V255000 · 08/06/2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 C30, MODEL YEAR 2010 S40 AND V50 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE GEARSHIFT LEVER STUD ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THE GEARSHIFT LEVER CABLE OR STUD ASSEMBLY BECOMES LOOSE, IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE, DISENGAGE OR SHIFT GEARS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL TORQUE THE GEARSHIFT LEVER STUD ASSEMBLY TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR [email protected] .

Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System) NHTSA Campaign #10V566000 · 08/11/2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Fix: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL …

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2010 Volvo C30 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Traction Control System
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2010 Volvo C30 trims & engines on record

Trims
R-Design
Engines
2.5L 5-cyl 227 hp

2010 Volvo C30 vehicles on record

2010 Volvo C30 2010 Volvo C30 R-DesignYV1672MK3A2179910 2010 Volvo C30 2010 Volvo C30 R-DesignYV1672MK3A2174383 2010 Volvo C30 2010 Volvo C30 R-DesignYV1672MK4A2179236 2010 Volvo C30 2010 Volvo C30YV1672MKXA2177457

Other Volvo C30 model years

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2010 Volvo C30 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Volvo C30 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Volvo C30. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo C30?

Across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are visibility/wiper, air bags, wheels.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.