Question 1

Is the Volvo C30 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Volvo C30 has 41 total NHTSA complaints across 3 model years. The most reliable years are 2010 (7 complaints). Years to avoid: 2011 (23 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Volvo C30 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2011 Volvo C30. The 2011 model has the most complaints (23) with the top issue being VISIBILITY.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Volvo C30?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Volvo C30 are 2010 (7 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2012	11	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLVO C30. THE CONTACT...	Average
2011	23	THE CAR DEVELOPED A RATTLE OVER BUMPS WHICH GOT WO...	Below Average
2010	7	MY WINDSHIELD WAS LIFTING AS I DROVE HIGHWAY SPEED...	Excellent Reliability

Volvo C30 — All Years

Volvo C30 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid