Volvo C30 (07 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 05 January 2007 Last Updated: 21 April 2010 This is Volvo's first hatchback for some time and it's a car that's designed for younger buyers than are usually associated with the Swedish carmaker. It's available only as a three door which gives it a sporty look, but does little for practicality. The rear seats are cramped and difficult to get to, while the unusual shape of the rear tailgate means the boot isn't very user-friendly. But it's comfortable on the move and refined with a high quality cabin plus there's a wide range of engines available including the sporty T5. The DRIVe range of 1.6-litre diesels launched late in 2008 results in low emissions and running costs, while the second phase of DRIVe models, launched in mid-2009, offers an ultra-low 104g/km car using optional stop-and-start technology. 3.5 out of 5 Other Volvo reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £15,005 - £24,075 View all new prices Used price range: £5,347 - £19,813 View all used prices See 11 new models for sale from £13,673 Get a Volvo C30 (07 on) information pack Next steps Volvo C30 cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 271 models like this for sale, starting at £4,390. Find used Volvo C30s for sale Distinctive styling, good choice of engines, low emissions DRIVe version available Poor rear passenger space, awkward to access boot with ugly load cover, steering lacks feel This is Volvo's first hatchback for some time and it's a car that's designed for younger buyers than are usually associated with the Swedish carmaker. It's available only as a three door which gives it a sporty look, but does little for practicality. The rear seats are cramped and difficult to get to, while the unusual shape of the rear tailgate means the boot isn't very user-friendly. But it's comfortable on the move and refined with a high quality cabin plus there's a wide range of engines available including the sporty T5. The DRIVe range of 1.6-litre diesels launched late in 2008 results in low emissions and running costs, while the second phase of DRIVe models, launched in mid-2009, offers an ultra-low 104g/km car using optional stop-and-start technology. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"The C30 has a broad range of petrol and diesel engines. The entry level is a 100bhp 1.6-litre..." Handling 3.5 out of 5"The C30 is based on the S40 and handles safely albeit with few thrills. It feels quite agile and..." Comfort Comfort 3.5 out of 5"All models, even the sporty R-Design ones, have a forgiving ride, making the C30 a good motorway..." Practicality 3 out of 5"On paper the C30 has a large boot capacity - 433 litres to be precise - considerably more than an..." Equipment 4 out of 5"The Volvo C30 appears good value, particularly if you compare it with premium alternatives such as..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"If you are familiar with modern Volvos, the interior of the C30 will be instantly recognisable,..." Costs Running costs 4 out of 5"The C30 should hold on to its value well thanks to a good standard specification and it Volvo's..." Green credentials 4 out of 5"Setting aside the slower-selling larger engine models, the C30 range - particularly from December..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"Volvo has a superb record for safety and the C30 is as impressive as its other models. In official..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"While Volvo has a good track record for reliability, the C30 hasn't proved completely trouble-free..." Buying & Selling Buying new 4 out of 5"Volvo reduced prices on the C30 during 2007 so it appears much better value than when it was..." Buying used 3 out of 5"Franchised dealers mop up the best stock. Plus they're offered through Volvo's Approved Used Scheme,..." Selling 3 out of 5"Diesel models, in particular the 2.0-litre version, are popular and should interest buyers the most." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Volvo C30 (07 on) 1.8 R DESIGN 3d 4 out of 5 “ Did not factor in pacticality. Boot small but good enough for me. ” David Gaughan Living with it Volvo C30 So this is it, the end of the road for the Volvo C30 DRIVe Parker's long-term test. I've had the... Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Volvo C30 cars for sale We have 271 models like this for sale. Find Volvo C30 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Volvo C30 (07 on) 1.8 R DESIGN 3d 4 out of 5 “ Did not factor in pacticality. Boot small but good enough for me. ” David Gaughan
Volvo C30 So this is it, the end of the road for the Volvo C30 DRIVe Parker's long-term test. I've had the...