When did the Volvo C30 come out in the US?
Volvo debuts the C30 in the US market in late 2007. As opposed to the European model, the US version is only offered with the 5 cylinder, 2.5 liter turbo engine. The C30 enjoyed good acceleration, jumping from 0 to 60 in just 6.6 seconds.
What are the problems with a Volvo C30 engine?
Turbo system problems apparently caused by using standard oil instead of synthetic over 128000 miles. Replaced camshaft seal, oil filter housing, pcv hoses, seal cap, intake manifold gasket, timing belt, plugs. Speed sensor harness was faulty. Loose plug repaired and reinstalled. PCV Box (Breather Box)replacement was required.
Is there a warranty on a Volvo C30?
Towed to dealer and tank was replaced under Volvo CPO warranty Check engine light. Needed oil trap (or similar) Engine would lose power and show error message: reduced engine power. The computer does not store the code. This happened several times in the very cold winter months. Dealer could never repeat error message. The dealer has been great!
What kind of sound system does a Volvo C30 have?
A production version of C30 T5 with 160-watt sound system was officially unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show . Early model includes T5 (2.5 litres), 2.4i, 2.0, 1.8, 1.8 Flexifuel, 1.6, D5 (2.4 litre) (132 kW/180PS), D5 (120 kW/163PS) (Belgium only), 2.0D, 1.6D.
What kind of interior does a Volvo C30 have?
Volvo left the C30’s shell largely unchanged compared to the original concept car, sporting eye-catching teardrop brake lights, smooth lines along the top and sides, and of course that handsome back window/hatch. Drivers were treated to a clean, modern interior, but cramped and inaccessible back seats and storage.
Is the Volvo C30 the same as the S40?
While the C30 itself is built around the Volvo S40 – and shares many of the same parts under the hood – the C30’s styling nods to decades of Volvo design, allowing the automaker’s heritage to inform, but certainly not overwhelm, the C30’s aesthetic. (It really is a beautiful car.)
What kind of horsepower does a Volvo C30 have?
It was safe, to be sure, but when compared to Volvo’s fleet of other vehicles, the C30 was quick, dainty, and – at times – inconvenient. With 227HP and 236 ft-lbs of torque, Volvo designed the C30 to be fun and sporty, going so far as calling it a sports coupé, which while technically the C30 might fall under that moniker, is a stretch.