Sell your Volvo C30 for cash
We buy Volvo C30s from every year, 2008–2013, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Volvo C30 by year
The C30 is a compact car sold from 2008–2013 with engines including 2.4L 5-cyl and 2.5L 5-cyl. NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 48 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 C30 | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | 22–23 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 C30 | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | 23 | 2 | 6 |
| 2010 C30 | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| 2011 C30 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 24 | 1 | 14 |
| 2012 C30 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 24 | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 C30 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 24 | 0 | 4 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Volvo C30 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your C30, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Volvo C30: questions
How much is a junk Volvo C30 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete C30s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Volvo C30s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2008–2013), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Volvo C30 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2011 C30 (14). Across all years, the most-reported components were visibility/wiper, unknown or other and vehicle speed control.
Which Volvo C30 year has the most recalls?
The 2008 C30 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 2. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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