Used 2009 Volvo C30 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 C30, so we've included reviews for other years of the C30 since its last redesign.
Best in Class, Value and Otherwise
Paul, 03/02/2010
2009 Volvo C30 T5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Strangely, this exquisite, sophisticated car is being overlooked in rankings because its drive isn't quite as "fun" as other cars. Meanwhile, it has twice the warranty of the far less dependable VW's, and has a solid reputation for reliability and has best in class safety. Being a grown up, I value those two aspects far more than the fun factor, which to me is represented well enough by the zippy engine, which, btw, is the same engine you get on most of the more expensive Volvos, so its a deal at this price. The C30s cost of ownership due is extremely low due to the expanded warranty package that makes it much more like buying a BMW, but for much less money. Best value anywhere.
Engineering defect
lucia5, 02/21/2012
2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 2.0 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
47 of 54 people found this review helpful
I love driving this volvo, I love it more than the GTI I used to own. BUT the severity of the damage done from an engineering defect with the oil separator has me question volvo's reliability. Here's what to do if this happens to you. If you hear a hum that progressively gets louder as the engine warms up, NOT a belt squeal. STOP the car and IMMEDIATELY shut the engine off. Have the car towed to your mechanic or dealership. If you do not stop the car immediately you'll ruin the seals in your engine, the crankshaft, timing belt and possibly other parts.
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My 3rd Volvo
Jonathan, 03/10/2018
2009 Volvo C30 T5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Sporty, clean lines, well thought out and fun to drive. I've had more people say they like the looks of the car very much and does it drive as well as it looks. My answer is yes. It has great acceleration 5cyl turbo and a light weight little car- zips. it gets great gas mileage..about 27 around town and 32 on the open road, and has required only standard maintenance. If a buyer is looking for a sporty two door, and understands that you and your passengers have to be rather agile to get and and out of the car, there are few negatives.
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Great little car
D, 03/15/2010
2009 Volvo C30 T5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
We bought a C30 on our return to the US after a few years overseas. Previously we'd owned a 2003 VW GTi and a 2001 Porsche Boxster but now we only need one car. The C30 has everything we require -- more refined than the VW and, okay, not a Porsche but much cheaper to run. Space is fine for the two of us and the performance is more than good enough. When we bought it the trip computer software had not been loaded. The dealership's salespeople said it wasn't available on the manual. This simply was not true and the mechanics at the dealership installed it in a few minutes when we took it for its first service.
Stay AWAY from C30
Stacy26, 08/19/2009
2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 1.0 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car has awful wind noise over 40 MPH. I have had the doors adjusted, seals replaced and the noise seems to get worse. I can only turn the radio up so loud. Before you buy check out a volv c30 users forum- it is the #1 problem. Volvo seems quiet on the subject, but it seems to be a design flaw. And I have had it aligned more times (at the dealership and not under warranty) than I think is necessary (3) and it still has a tremendous amount if road noise. It is fixed when I first get it back, but after 5,000 miles out it goes again.