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2011 Volvo C30 consumer reviews

$24,600 starting MSRP
side view of 2011 C30 Volvo
(38 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7
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Super!

I recently bought a used volvo c30 from the Ed Martin Acura dealership. It turned out to be a great used car deal!!!! Totally trustworthy dealership!!!!! Phenomenal customer service!!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun to drive

This car is an R-Design and drives like its on rails. Terrific handling, great breaks and decent acceleration . Some turbo lag, but the Polestar chip gives it some extra oomph . Seats are very comfortable in front, back seats are a little tight but storage is good with the back seats folded down.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Where have you gone Volvo!

I LOVE my Volvo C30. The only recent Volvo I would also like to have is the C70 convertible. The cars are well made, economical and provide spirited performance. Having owned Bimmers, Audi, etc. in the past, I can truly say this Volvo is the best everyday car I have owned. Unfortunately, Volvo seems to be giving up on mid-range convertibles, coupes and hatchbacks. I keep an eye out on their new cars and, although many are quite nice, they are not like my first Volvo, a P1800, nor my current C30 and the new Polestar C90 will be $150K+; OUCH! Where have you gone Volvo?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car! *and* it is completely reliable

I have driven Volvos most of my driving life and rely on their reliability -- as well as (equally important): solidity AND agile handling on the road, decent MPG for its age, manual transmission!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Really fun to drive

Quick, and handles like it?s on rails. Quite on the road with plenty of kick for passing. Great seats and decent mileage with regular gas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Volvo is the the car to buy!

We are so impressed with this car we want to sale our Mercedes E and purchase another one! By far one of my favorite cars we have ever owned. Typically we do keep cars that long how ever we plan to keep this one for the long hall. I?m so impressed with the quality and ride I don?t t see how it could get any better! Power, styling, comfort, and safety enough said! If you see one and are thinking about purchasing this vehicle jump on it because it won?t be there long, nothing in its class compares. Don?t believe me I challenge you to find something better with all the same perks of purchasing a Volvo. FYI it?s not going to happen trust me I tried. What can I say I love this car!! Hopefully they will bring the design back in the future. Thank you Volvo for making such a wonderful product. #teamvolvo

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best kept secret of the Volvo line

This is a great little peppy hatchback with turbo charged engine. Very responsive and great handling. Stylish and fun to drive. Two door model, so back seat entry is a challenge. That said, that is the only drawback to this discontinued model. I love this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car!

Love this car! It's got plenty of room to handle the three grandchildren, or haul large items... My husband will definitely keep buying in this family of cars.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 C30 R-Design

I love this car. It is a great ride, really fun to drive with a lot of pep in her step. The R-Design has a great sporty look, with spoilers and trim to match paint color.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sporty sexy hatch

I bought this car used at 100,000 miles from a local dealer. clean carfax and all. I now have 111,000 miles on it and I've owned it almost a year. I love the interior its beautifully designed and comfortable. Trunk space is small but seats do fold down if need be. Performance is great. I love the sound and power of the turbo 5, Handles amazing and loves going down some twisty roads. The car has never failed me. It has broken however. My rear suspension control arms were toast and my power steering rack just went out. but at this mileage problems are sure to arise from any make or model. ALSO*IMPORTANT* the sunroof drains are a huge issue with these cars. they do leak and they will flood your car. Be sure to have them checked and repaired before it becomes more of a problem.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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