# \#c30 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/c30/1926.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Cyclic unidentified sound in Volvo C30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cyclic-unidentified-sound-in-volvo-c30/179963)
**Author:** [@st.hakabaker\_177672](https://community.cartalk.com/u/st.hakabaker_177672)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cyclic-unidentified-sound-in-volvo-c30/179963 "2021-10-14T18:46:39Z")
Hi all, Thanks in advance for any input. We recently purchased a 2009 Volvo C30. Had the front tires replaced and balanced. Then this sound started happening a few hours after we picked it up from the garage. I notice… --- ## [2009 Volvo C30 uses too much coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-c30-uses-too-much-coolant/174673)
**Author:** [@Michael2929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael2929)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-c30-uses-too-much-coolant/174673 "2021-02-02T01:10:45Z")
uses too much coolant --- ## [The hesitation is finally gone!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-hesitation-is-finally-gone/157485)
**Author:** [@Collin\_Green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Collin_Green)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-hesitation-is-finally-gone/157485 "2020-01-30T02:02:46Z")
So as you have seen I had problems with the hesitation in my car while I was driving. So. As everyone knows with a turbo vehicle it’s best to put the most expensive gas in right well I was putting in 89 I started putting… --- ## [In search for parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-for-parts/157431)
**Author:** [@Collin\_Green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Collin_Green)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-for-parts/157431 "2020-01-28T04:11:47Z")
Can anyone direct me to websites that sell good Volvo aftermarket parts. All I keep finding is crappy Chinese parts --- ## [Keep or dump 2008 Volvo C30?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-or-dump-2008-volvo-c30/140042)
**Author:** [@RuthMercer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthMercer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-or-dump-2008-volvo-c30/140042 "2019-05-10T14:01:32Z")
Do I keep fixing it? Or trade it in? Or buy steel wheels to replace the aluminium ones that keep getting cracked by Cleveland potholes? Another year, another $1000+ repair…I seriously love this car but wonder when I shou… --- ## [2011 Volvo c30 undiagnosed noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c30-undiagnosed-noise/89238)
**Author:** [@mriguySeattle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mriguySeattle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c30-undiagnosed-noise/89238 "2015-03-15T20:06:43Z")
I took my 2011 c30 in for its 30000 mile routine service to a local Volvo dealer service dept in Sept 2014 and ever since I am hearing an intermittent clank after starting the engine. I also hear the noise while driving … --- ## [Volvo c30 rearwindow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30-rearwindow/77344)
**Author:** [@JACK\_OF\_ALL\_TRADES\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JACK_OF_ALL_TRADES_M)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30-rearwindow/77344 "2013-05-04T21:45:57Z")
THE REAR WINDOW WONT OPEN/UNLOCK ANY IDEAS? THERE ISNT A VALET BUTTON AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE CAR FUNCTIONS NORMALLY --- ## [Diluted Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diluted-coolant/77297)
**Author:** [@Alina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alina)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diluted-coolant/77297 "2013-02-13T18:04:51Z")
I took my car to get serviced at the dealership because it is still under warranty. It has 34,645 miles. While I'm waiting for my car, the service manager came out and told me that my coolant was "corrupted", that I nee… --- ## [Volvo C30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30/61620)
**Author:** [@neiljsalkind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neiljsalkind)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30/61620 "2011-02-20T23:23:43Z")
Anyone have any experience with this car? --- ## [2011 Volvo C30 Timing Belt Tensioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c30-timing-belt-tensioner/59919)
**Author:** [@DanGrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanGrey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2011, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c30-timing-belt-tensioner/59919 "2011-01-14T14:55:59Z")
Can i actually do the replacement of my timing belt? Any procedure or any PDF file? --- ## [Volvo C30 Automatic Ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30-automatic-ignition/52549)
**Author:** [@G\_Clef\_C30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G_Clef_C30)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2010, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30-automatic-ignition/52549 "2010-07-27T18:12:45Z")
I purchased a 2008 Volvo C30 T5 last year on the Overseas Delivery Program. (By the way, this is a great way to get a significant discount and a free trip to Europe!). In November 2009, after the car was here for ab… --- ## [Missing catalytic converter on a certified pre-owned vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-catalytic-converter-on-a-certified-pre-owned-vehicle/35746)
**Author:** [@C30sad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/C30sad)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2009, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-catalytic-converter-on-a-certified-pre-owned-vehicle/35746 "2009-09-11T16:45:17Z")
Two weeks ago, I bought a Certified, Pre-Owned 2008 Volvo C30 with 28,000 miles on it from a reputable Volvo dealer. 130 point checklist, etc. Within 20 miles of leaving the selling dealership the Check Engine light cam… --- ## [Volvo Owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-owners/29398)
**Author:** [@EABEAB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EABEAB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2009, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-owners/29398 "2009-04-21T15:12:11Z")
Do you think C30 Volvos will be reliable and a good car over the long haul? --- ## [New car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/29380)
**Author:** [@EABEAB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EABEAB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2009, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/29380 "2009-04-21T00:16:25Z")
I have been driving a Honda Accord for 16 years, but the rust is making me want to replace it. It has been the most reliable car ever, but I'm wanting a Volvo C30. My concern is how reliable will this car be if I keep … --- ## [Volvo C30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30/4182)
**Author:** [@emloesq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emloesq)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2007, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30/4182 "2007-09-09T05:27:47Z")
My spouse is ISO a new vehicle. The Volvo C30 has come across his radar screen. Has anyone been able to see/test drive this new model, or have any opinion about this car or Volvos in general? We've never owned a Volvo…