I BOUGHT A CHEAP VOLVO C30 FOR £500!

[@Bjornlovesjazz]

lovely car, gave one my girlfriend once, she is now married to another bloke , sad i didn't get my car back

[@paininthepatoot]

Was it the fact you gave her a Volvo that drove her into the arms of another man?

[@jameshunterford4099]

Feel more sorry for the other bloke. It’s often dodging a bullet

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

If you gave it to her it was a gift. You can't take gifts back. Lol

[@Bjornlovesjazz]

@@paininthepatoot the other man drives an Opel so it must have been his personality

[@Frank-1978]

😂

[@mickmcc2158]

Future classic. Mark my words

[@Psalm7326]

😂 future classic

[@ollycollie]

Only possible reason I can imagine the previous owner was considering scrapping the car was the engine light. Some folk think that little symbol glowing on the panel means the engine is finished, rather than it requiring investigation to see how major or minor an issue it indicates. Volvos are one of the hardest cars to write off, they are usually capable of giving a bit more service than may appear to be the case at first glance.

[@Sneakyboson]

I had a 2007 c30 for quite a while up until recently and yeah - it had an engine light, but the mechanic said it usually just means something to do with emissions and doesn't really matter.

[@virgin26]

Or they took it to a garage who scared them with a large bill to repair because they don’t want to do the work. Watch the car wizard

[@Deadtrigger24]

Let alone scrapping a 5 Cylinder volvo ..... that thinks are not so cheap here in germany :/ for 3 grand i would had bought it instantly :D I mean here in germany they want like 6K euros for a 2.5 with 243 Thousand km on it .. what is around 150 thousand miles.

[@ollycollie]

@@Deadtrigger24 If the doctor ever tells me I have to quit driving, I think I'll be advertising my 960 in the German version of Autotrader.

[@HowToArter]

@@Deadtrigger24 i just bought one for the sake of it because i really liked the design. 2010 model R design DRIVe 1.6 turbodiesel for 4k euros, it had 150k kilometers on it but hey...it's a diesel, it'll go for double that

[@niprbmw_210]

Something about the C30s has a sense of charm, I always love these.

[@extec101]

also always loved them as they got lines in the body and the glas rear hatch is a hint to the old p1800es and the folow up of the 480. when my trusty renault throw in the towel it got replaced with "my dream car" an 07 2.4i c30.

[@RichieRouge206]

That 5 cylinder growl is one my favourite aspects of my V70. They sound amazing. That C30 is in beautiful, original and unmodified condition. It was an absolute steal. I had a V50 with the same issue and it was the vacuum pump which was replaced.

[@Conservator.]

I agree. Now imagine an inline 6. 😎

[@_chipchip]

@@Conservator.that would be… massive.

[@Conservator.]

@@_chipchip I can’t argue against that, so you’ll need a bonnet that is long enough. 😉 It won’t fit in a C30 of course but it’s no problem whatsoever for a 5 series for example 😊

[@AllanBinks-wi5gj]

Saw it on the forecourt the other day, looks as good in the flesh as it does on here.

[@paultasker7788]

It's a shame that all the interesting sounding engines seem to drink fuel and chuck out co2 for high tax. All the boring sounding 4 pot turbos are much more sensible yet nearly as quick. Mind given how cheap this was that'll buy a lot of fuel compared to a newer car.

[@joegriffin6699]

You're so honest Mat. Not many dealers like you around. Keep it up.

[@richardjohnson3463]

A hugely underrated model. The 5 cyl petrol engine will be a gas guzzler with the auto box but it's very desirable! Can't believe someone was considering scrapping that car.... Nice thing to have saved, well done Matt, a great example of Volvo build quality 👍

[@thayalansuntharalingam]

You would be averaging 32mpg on imperial gallon not too bad.owning one for 20yrs 850 and s60 non turbo.

[@HabibZaman-d9t]

For £500 seriously this just total transformation looks fresh and clean definitely this is going to find a perfect home good work matt!!

[@isobaric]

Been looking to get a C30 as my first car for a while now. If only I could find one this good for £500, what a steal.

[@phredbull]

I love my C30 T5! It's a "never sell" for me. I'm shocked that anyone would consider scrapping that car!

[@ThroughJermainesLens]

I owned a C30 and loved it!!! Seriously a nice car!!! Had an r-design body with gecko green colour, so non of the black parts under it, looked really nice and drove nice and comfortable!

[@keithburns5974]

I own a Gekko green C30 T5 08 auto, leather, satnav and sunroof - I imagine with the Winter pack that is a full spec.. It's used as a pool car with my son and we all love it. It's a keeper and they are going up in value.

[@ThroughJermainesLens]

@@keithburns5974 oh so roof as well! And man the T5 yeah I didn't have that! I had the 1.8, but still enough^^ right now I drive a V40 2014 t2, but I will probably let it be tuned a bit to make it like a t3 at some point^^

[@robcowie4181]

The pop up light from the 80s was 480ES Turbo

[@swolfjes]

It is either a ES or a Turbo, not both

[@teddebear778]

There’s also a GT model

[@robcowie4181]

@@swolfjes you don't know it all pal silly boy

[@DavidEverson77]

​@@robcowie4181knows more than you though, given that you're wrong. The 480 was launched as the ES, which had a naturally aspirated 1.7 Renault engine in 1986 (later a 2.0 Volvo Red Block motor). The Turbo came out a couple of years later, and remained as a 1.7 throughout its life

[@ianrusso8790]

@@robcowie4181 hahaha

[@RandomnessMadness]

Just seen this car on autotrader! A great turn around and lots of life left!!

[@alex_ob1]

How much was it listed for? Still £2995?

[@MichaelJacobi01]

I wish there were car dealers like you here in America. If a dealer here were selling that Volvo, they wouldn't have fixed anything like you did-just vacuumed it, used Armor All wipes, and then asked for $7,000.

[@antonycharnock2993]

We have something called Trading Standards here in the UK. The US seems very lax on a lot of car related stuff. It's the reason Matt goes to so much trouble as I think he's mentioned

[@discoverkenya]

Regulations…? Regulate these nuts, is basically the belief of car dealerships, especially big franchise ones.

[@18_rabbit]

@@discoverkenya yep, we yanks have tolerated a generalized criminal-styled car biz forever and most of us are done with them and if we get true political reform, things will change. Otherwise we will continue our descent into lawlessness frankly.

[@18_rabbit]

not quite 7 K these days here, and in some areas not even close to that. Prices have collapsed past two years.

[@MichaelJacobi01]

Looks like you've been finding some good deals! I checked AutoTempest, AutoTrader, and Marketplace today, but the only C30s I found under $7K have over 150K miles. I did come across one similar to the one in Matt's video, with 90K miles, but they’re asking $9,990.

[@HelenaPorter]

Still can't get over how good this turned out!

[@andersnielsen6044]

Here in Denmark the price for that package would be around £9-10.000 ;)

[@plunder1956]

So cars in Denmark are STILL insanely expensive, Some things have not changed after 50 years.

[@andersnielsen6044]

@@plunder1956 True.. Only electric cars are cheap as every where else. A Tesla Model 3 is cheaper than an Opel Astra base model with petrol engine ;)

[@jacobbahr9316]

I've always wondered what it's like being a car enthusiast in a place that isn't car-friendly (e.g. The Nordics, The Netherlands, Singapore) What do Danish car enthusiasts commonly drive?

[@matthewgodwin3050]

I really enjoyed this one. What a lovely car; it would have been criminal to scrap it. The things people throw away, just because they're old, is crazy. This Volvo has oodles of life left in it, and the new owner will absolutely love it. I certainly would.

[@RadioNul]

Yes those five cylinder Volvo engine blocks are bullet proof

[@mcplindgren]

Alas, I will be the Volvo nerd by saying the colour of that C30 is 476 - Brilliant Blue Pearl. A very nice colour across the P1 range. Rare combo being the 2.4 petrol and an early C30 SE with lovely Mestra alloys. Ok, I'll stop now 😅

[@iainrobinson4280]

This is elite Volvo bearding. Bravo

[@JPB90]

My V50 D5 is in this colour. I love it. 230k miles now

[@mcplindgren]

@@JPB90 I have a Barents Blue V50 D4 currently and I love it. I wanted to find one in this colour but it's a rare colour. They really suit this colour the best 🙂

[@mcplindgren]

@@iainrobinson4280 thank you 🙂 I spend some of my time perusing Volvo brochures so this sticks in my mind 😂

[@VinDieselS70]

My previous 2006 V50 had that colour but the Ford 1.8 engine didn't like E10 fuel as the engine gave up the ghost. Replaced the car for a newer V50.

[@Pixleyjamaica1983UK]

The brakes well done you knew something was not right and very impressed you wanted to sort it for new buyer. Shows your honest sincerity for sure🎉

[@TheAsa1972]

The brakes are pennies for them just Ford disks, got my front ones for 17 quid

[@gergelyturcsanyi6743]

​@@TheAsa1972I would never put a £17 disc in my car.

[@TheAsa1972]

@@gergelyturcsanyi6743 Brembo ones are only £22.58 nowadays bought mine years ago ,Parts are cheap as chips for the C30 ,Mazda and Ford use same parts ,Peugeot do on some models

[@ianrusso8790]

@@TheAsa1972 not the bosh brake assist bit which does the abs, that's quite a nit more

[@Scottie-bg8hy]

Why would anyone want to scrap a car that has been looked after and regularly serviced. I've seen far younger cars that need scrapping!. Pure treasure, nice one Matt.

[@ellissamsontech]

One of the most interesting Volvos I think made in its time with the exception of the 850t5r

[@markarnold8160]

Always wished I'd had a T5

[@FishFreddie]

What a nonsense.

[@gerardselby2701]

I had a facelift 2011 D3 C30, it was a rare engine, as it was a shorter stroke version of the 2.4 D5. It was 150bhp 6 speed manual and it sounded fantastic, went brilliantly and i even took it to the Nurburgring where i replicated clarksons under 10 min BTG lap time! I sold it for a Jeep Cherokee….The C30 out of my many random cars was probably the one i regret selling the most, and now the facelift ones especially with D3, D4 or D5 5 cylinder engines are so so rare!

[@ROYBALDWICK]

Matt,.... you missed something,.... you didn't check the radio to see what the previous owner was listening to. Tut, Tut🤨, great video as always, and as you say, a another nice motor saved from the scrappy. Well worth it.

[@TheKatWeasel]

I had a C30 as my first proper car, it was a 2.0d Sport (pre R-design) on an 07 and I absolutely loved it. Manual, winter pack, sunroof and mid range audio. It was a silver with anthracite lower bumper and side skirts. As well as the optional 19s in anthracite too. It had the WORST turning circle of any car I’ve owned but I did 45k in it with not a single issue!

[@paraglenner]

A friend bought a smaller engined one for his son to learn to drive in. Cheap as chips to insure and very robust, and a real coolness compared to ubiquitous corsa fiesta crew.

[@mishalchotai4721]

I bought a C30 for my mrs. GL58KFE. On the back of one of your videos a few years back, Matt. Loved it. Wish i never sold it.

[@Lsclba]

Great car matt i have a 2013 Volvo c30 T5 R-Design great little car

[@richardshiggins704]

One of my all time favourite coupés . Possibly very underrated and was a worthy successor to the P1800 .

[@fastasfox]

Don't forget the 480

[@geoffdundee]

@@fastasfox ........the favourite volvo ive ever owned from 96 to 2003.............ive had about 30 volvos........my 480 was 1991 model,1.7 injection,auto,2 tone turquoise and grey leather interior and a paris blue exterior with green inserts in bumpers/side trim.......fun little runabout and beautiful shape that everyone admired.......i bought it with around 20k and sold it with 90k......traded it in for an 850 estate (loved that to)......currently own a v40 D4 (190) lux nav,R design and the driving position feels exactly like my old 480...perfect size of car for me......if i have to change it wont be for anythin electric so wont be a volvo unfortunately.

[@fastasfox]

@geoffdundee They are going up in price too. I had a white 480, and the pop-up headlights appealed to my inner 10 year old 😁....I still think they look cool to this day.

[@geoffdundee]

@@fastasfox ...i loved the lights too and big knob to flip them up/down :) ....... very cool.........and you can open close windows with remote and turn lights on and off too......was ahead of its time with some gimmicks in it..........i bought a brand new kenwood 6 disc CD player/changer as they were new out at time (cd players) - bought 4 months before i sold the 480 so i took it out when trading it in......i still have it sitting in its original boxes for over 20 years...was hardly used so still brand new :)

[@thedandy6765]

its not a coupe tho its a hatchback

[@_chipchip]

Had the t5 version, great wee quick, quiet, and really comfy car. Liked it so much we replaced it with the t5 awd v50 of the same platform. Also no cover on the scanner port from factory, that’s normal.

[@Antti_Iltanen]

Just checked and here in Finland theres 2 of these for sale, same engine+gearbox combo, 2007 qnd similar milage. One is 8500€, the other 9000€. UK cars are do cheap, but this is well worth the money for someone. Been thinking of getting one for my better half as she quite likes my V70... Maybe one day 🤔

[@rogergowers4415]

A friend of mine had one of these and traded it last year. Quote "the worst thing I've done for years"... Realised how much he'd loved it (from new) he's now trying to find it again. One of the best cars he's owned....he just wants it back.🤞 Really interesting video Matt...and a brilliant save. £2995 seems a bargain to me. Id love it, but like you I've no use for it...and anyway it's probably gone by now😉 Cheers Roj

[@DieselPower1968]

Mat your so smitten with your new addition ..is in good nick for its age-and mileage..will easily do a good 200,000 miles more provided it's service regularly..good job 👍😎

[@mepyhunter3747]

Lovely car, I still remember the launch car with two tone, white top half and copper bottom. Really iconic design with the glass back lid... Modern cars don't have this type of design flair anymore...

[@jameskyle380]

Did you do a gearbox service? Get the AC repaired/ regassed? Glad the car is living again. I drive the older rear wheel drive Volvo's. Had 740, 240 and now a 940 since 2016. Timing belt I get it done every 5 years or 50k miles whichever comes first. My 940 only does 2k miles a year. Cambelt labour £150. I buy genuine Volvo belt and tensioner. My engine is non interference, so good.

[@henrykravitz468]

That car was way too good to scrap. Shame their were no goodies in the car for you. Always good to see the wonder grip van has come home, to visit parents 🤣🤣 Great video and content.

[@losch78]

This episode made me immediately go and loo for a C30, had almost forgotten how much I loved them back then. Thanks for having an inner conflict now (no, I really don't need a 4th car ;) )

[@jo05dk]

I love those engines. ..and five potters in general rule. Don’t think I’ve seen a C30 in that colour, but it works. Love that it gets to go back on the road. Good work my man.

[@davidmunro51]

That's a great save. A pretty rare and interesting car. If I had space for it I'd be tempted!

[@PrivatisingPrivacy]

In the case of a good company, profit is the applause you get for serving your customers well. You and the rest of the High Peak team deserve all the applause in the world. Great job as ever

[@skippyglen6610]

In my humble opinion one of the nicest looking hatches made, so different from all the SUV or crossover type of things nowadays. Which is why I own a 2011 2.0 petrol R design and plan to keep it as long as possible. If I have a complaint the seats are bit hard on your backside on a long journey (very un Volvo like) well not like my old V70 but that is it. Oh and if you get the hard cover for the luggage compartment it looks much nicer.

[@OneForTheNorth]

The first car I ever owned. Was way ahead of the completion on looks back then.

[@ianbint2181]

Having had two c30's from new I still love them. Style is great, handling based on the focus is superb and that 2.4 engine is the detuned version of the T5. I like the way they decided to put two proper seats in the rear, rather than squeeze in three useless ones. Great cars to drive and I have done over 100k in them.😁😁

[@robaustin245]

If the cambelt was done 7 years ago it needs replacing immediately. Ok it's done very little mileage but the rubber and fabric belt degrades over time hence 60,000 miles or 5 year intervals. If you sell that on with a warranty it's going to be a huge claim when that belt loses teeth or snaps. Bye bye engine.

[@taylorprobets4661]

lol brilliant timing, just bought a Volvo C30 1.6 2009 petrol today for my first ever car - arrives tomorrow so excited, cant wait to drive it

[@reinmansmith]

Always thought these were a great looking underrated car. I can see people being put off by the big engine but the 5cyl Volvo engine is a peach and worth the extra running costs for the fun factor it will bring to that car. For three grand you could stick a cheap non aging plate on it and people would presume it cost three times that amount….. if only I had more room in my garage! 😊

[@paultasker7788]

Is that the same engine they use in the focus ST mark 2? Only detuned here.

[@reinmansmith]

@@paultasker7788 yes I’m sure it was 👍

[@bazzaclarky7445]

Belting old girl! Always liked the styling of the C30, and the chassis is sport enough, without ruining the ride comfort. I was worriwd that you would persuade yourself to keep it mind. Definitely got enough old cars kicking about, so get it retailed and take a wage off it!

[@nickwebb9290]

I’ve always loved this Volvo model Matt, they look so good, a nod to the old P1800’s . Sorry but that’s far too nice to use as a courtesy car, that’s sacrilege so it’s nice that you decided to sell it. Lady Luck was with you on that one 😁

[@Doctortigger-m1b]

What a cracking little car! While I was growing up, my Dad had a number of different cars including Granadas, Range Rovers and Jaguars, but the best car he ever had in my opinion was a brand new Volvo 740GLE. My oldest brother also had a from-new 240 Torslander estate. Superb cars!

[@NewChapterMan]

Hi Matt, did you fix the right-wing mirror, air-conditioning and service the gear box? The car is really unique. Hope it finds the right buyer soon! Cheers and again a good job done!

[@cameronrichards5684]

Really underrated cars a lot of car for the money. Same with many other Volvos!

[@davidperry3531]

'Well, we're here' and that Volvo looks great and is just right in that blue. I drove one of these when they were first released (in Australia) and found it to be a lovely drive with that 5 cylinder motor. I agree that after market window tint is terrible and usually ends up a mess. The windows are tinted at the factory anyway. Well done in saving this car.

[@jamesonslow]

A really good honest car and testament to the previous owners. Great rescue.

[@markbrennan4693]

Nice one Matt. Nice looking car, just a bit thirsty and expensive tax. Can't believe someone would want to scrap it though.

[@Matthew-Fletcher]

Love the 2.4 5 cylinder Volvo engine. I drive a 2002 S80 2.4 Auto, it can be seen on the HubNut youtube channel and it is one of the best cars I've ever owned.

[@robertwalker1742]

I bought a two litre petrol sport with that interior in 2007. It to was not the best on fuel,the only problems were two air con compressors, Ford parts, and lower control suspension arms, not much for 85k, the seat went in the same place, common fault small things but a great car.Marshall tyres, a mate of mine used to do heavy recovery trucks buses etc, and would only get Marshall’s. He said the side walls were much stronger than other tyre , and with his truck plus a loaded wagon, he knew what he was talking about.

[@skodakatie7341]

I can see why you wanted to keep this one Matt. For a 17 year old car, it’s in amazing condition, great video as always❤.

[@michaelloach9461]

Thanks Matt. It's £3000 car all day long! I suppose this happens when you have somebody who's 'reasonably' knowledgeable about cars (just extracting the urine) & is an honest trader! All the best.......

[@josephmifsud8261]

A great looking colour. I'm glad you rescued this. Way too nice to scrap. Sounds lovely too. Shame you couldn't keep it, but at least it's saved.

[@Ashwillhay]

I had a 2008 2.0L one. It was a bit weak but very reliable. I only had 2 issues: engine mountings and my handbrake got stuck a few times and had to have it fixed. It was written off in a big accident with not a scratch on me.

[@TriumphRascal]

A beautiful little car, I really like it and if I was in the market for a new car, I’d be on the phone without delay. Nice job, well done!

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Hopefully, it will be a future classic if Chairman Starmer lets us have a future. Nice car Matt lovely condition and well worth saving.

[@smithcj218]

I had a Volvo C30 SE Lux (face lift) and it was a great little car, you can get a better hard parcel shelf for it and an R Design spoiler for the tailgate; but it looks like a great car.

[@pauljackson6593]

When I was on the line at Fords Dagenham we did Volvo engines.

[@chris3490]

VERY IMPORTANT Note on removing the tinting off the rear window: the defrost will be completely broken now that you removed it and will need either replacing the glass or fixing it with a kit, trust me it happened to us with my moms car

[@DG-EditsYT]

@@chris3490 not if you use steam or a heat gun

[@Si1983h]

I’ve had a couple of these and a C70 (the C30 drives a lot nicer than the C70). They’re great cars and, I daily a D5 model with a genuine Polestar map which is manufacturer/warranty approved and makes a healthy 210bhp, it’s a fun little car and relatively economical. I will likely pass it onto my daughter if/when she can insure it because I’m buying an EX30 (ultra, twin motor). I can’t bring myself to sell the C30 though, I like it too much. PS, I’ve never seen one with a cover over the OBD port so don’t be alarmed by that. Oh and the brakes, I had new rear callipers on mine in October and it took several attempts to fully bleed all the air out the system, they felt a big like you describe.

[@Daniel-M7BCE]

It was the 480 in the 80's, the turbo version was a really nice car!

[@TRD1949uk]

when you said big petrol i was picturing a T5! never realised they actually did a 2.4 non turbo on these

[@drewc8497]

I can't be the only person that goes straight to Auto trader every time I watch one of these reviews ?!?!

[@leehammo1233]

This was one of the best cars I have ever owned , r design version. Was super cheap to run and insure. The look was something special and when the red body work was buffed up it really looked special. Loved the drive too.

[@johndawber3401]

It was the Volvo 480. Dad had a G-reg 1989 turbo, loved the turbo-boost gauge!

[@Julianpms]

And the 1800ES before that!

[@alexanderverbeek95]

@@Julianpms This. I still miss my 480 :(

[@AndrewGibson22]

In a world of Maxi's and Allegro's, the 480ES was sublime ❤

[@bigchezzy8989]

Was coming into the comments to say this, love the styling of those 480s but from what I’ve heard they have terrible electrical issues

[@shokatrehman6030]

You do brilliant with these videos not only is it good content, you save cars from the graveyard too.. keep it up …

[@GenerationRecords]

Happy to see this video as a proud owner of one

[@jensensudron4141]

Good little cars the c30,was never a fan of the glass but at the end of the day another car saved from the scrap. Superb job Matt!

[@richie3659]

That’s aged so well. Looks great. Great video Matt

[@nsbhagwat]

Would love to see some videos where your mechanics are working there magic on the cars you buy. All the best.

[@Jaymark-gk4li]

Good idea..the back room boys and girls too I believe 😊

[@stephenlane9168]

Looks a good car Matt. Nice 👍after a good detailing and full valet there’s a little Gem there! Great engine with torque converter, sweet 👌

[@davidgreen3393]

I have recently bought a C70 with the same engine and box, absolutely love it!!!!

[@ged3680]

Good morning Matt, lovely looking car. We moved from Brighton to Offerton, Stockport on Tuesday. After collecting the keys from the estate agents a Harrods Motor Components van drove along the road, I knew then I was back in the North West. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Welcome back up north! All the best

[@peterthwaites5891]

Brilliant save!.. How could someone think of scrapping it? these are such a good car and basically a mk2 Focus platform underneath a much prettier body, i`m surprised they were never all that popular, it may be a gas guzzler but it`s worth every penny for that sound.. I`d be very tempted to keep it for myself..

[@Turleyswheels]

that really is a top motor and you did a great job once again saving it some one will love it especially with the history that’s a keeper a sunday car ❤

[@Brian-om2hh]

A bit of an oddball this one..... A fair way from a traditional Volvo..... Looks exceptionally tidy..... It should sell readily if you do decide to move it on Matt, as it's a nice clean Volvo with a good service history......

[@InstinktiveEntertainment]

Glad you finally made a video about the C30! I had a white 2009 1.6 petrol for 2 years and I almost regret selling it (for a nice profit too), having a company car meant I only drove it on weekends and I felt it wasn't worth keeping at that time. They are comfy and safe cars that stand out while looking way more modern than they are. From what I've seen most of those seats have a habit disintigrating and I was lucky to find 2 front seats (white leather) from a 2013 model. Definitely a viable and reliable first car for beginners!

[@satoshi1-21]

My daughter bought a 2010 1.6 petrol as her first car at 17, she loves it, I had the timing belt changed for pea e of mind and it's a fantastic first car for her, she's been driving a year now and insurance has come right down for her too. It's a bit quirky and was a wild card when she was looking for her first car and I'm so glad we found it, it's a solid reliable comfortable car.

[@ciscomoto]

Very nice looking motor there Matt - Glad it got the High Peak Auto rescue service, definitely too good to scrap.

[@adrianwalsh896]

Lovely old bus and my first car was a Volvo 343 and I have extremely good and fond memories of them wonderful old lady..😅

[@martinthompson54]

Hi matt, great wee car, are you sure they didn't send you the wrong car for 500 pounds lol, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless

[@steveb4012]

A mate of mine had a 2.0 litre Diesel one of these, it was pretty quick. Apparently they were popular with fans of the Twilight movies as the "hero" vampire drove one.

[@yoksnod]

Great cars these. Owned a nice spec S40 of this era and driven the C30 a few times as a family member had one. Although looking a bit dated these days, definitely doesn't feel it's age to drive one. I do much prefer the revised newer shape C30, but still. You really can't go wrong with one of these as a first car, second car or simply a cheap reliable mode of transport. Performs equally well around town as it does motorway driving. This particular one is for sure one of the best examples I've seen.

[@peterg6677]

Uber cool car, what a great service you've done saving this one, on my wish list along with a BMW estate for taking the husky out and I think I'm sorted

[@michaelhayes1205]

Great job. I know I'm splitting hairs but you did talk about a gearbox service (which you always emphasize the importance of), and the rear windscreen wiper. You said around £120 for gearbox service. How much for rear wiper? I don't know under £50 maybe. That eats into your profit - is it ok to pass that on to the new owner? Would you tell them? I think it's a great little beast and if I were in the market would seriously look at it if I knew what still needed to bring it up to scratch. Love your show Matt. It's relaxed, fun and informative.

[@mduckod992]

Not to mention the replacement of the front grill, which I gather is factory anyways? Seems to go with the black trim elsewhere on the car

[@pizzalover3]

He mentions gearbox service on a few cars and doesn't always bother to do them....

[@wirdy1]

Fair point, but the gearbox service is a nicety rather than essential. It drove without issue, so nothing major wrong. He's not keeping it for himself & he isn't a charity for the next owner, who'll probably be a volvo enthusiast who will get it done themselves. If I was buying it at £3k, it's a good negotiating point to knock off £150-£200 from the asking price. Everyone wins then 👍.

[@williamhodgson1428]

I owned a 2008 C30 R Design, 2.0 diesel, absolutely loved it, never skipped a beat and so frugal. My biggest regret was not buying it at the end of the lease. You’ve got a cracking deal there Matt.

[@Godot28]

Great video about a fantastic car! I've always rather admired these, but never seen one in this colour! Glad you saved it! 😊

[@realvolvofreak]

Coming to save us and you @highpeakautos color is named Brilliant Blue. It was a continuation of 1800ES and 480 models with that rear hatch glass. :) There is no coer over the OBD port on P1 platform cars. :)

[@andrewtuff6257]

I always thought this was a super design. Very clean and hasn’t aged. Fingers crossed you get a £1k profit, Matt!

[@fatbelly27]

Saw the ad for this and it looks good. The interior looks spotless now that the seat has been repaired

[@martyldl6238]

I'm pleased iv got these videos for my bedtime watching 😂 keep em coming matt 👍

[@lorcanmcguinness963]

The video I’ve always been waiting for !! That is the rarest engine too 😮

[@_chipchip]

Had the t5 version, great wee quick, quiet, and really comfy car. Liked it so much we replaced it with the t5 awd v50 of the same platform.

[@selfreliant179]

I bought a 2012 C30 for my daughter last year here in the US. Great car. 71k miles, one owner, all service done at the dealer. Paid a lot more than you did though!

[@Ethan-tm1gp]

Was waiting for this one! I own a C30 1.6L, absolutely love it. Nice interior, looks great and pulls really well for such a small engine.

[@PB200559]

Always loved the design of the C30, especially nice with the 2.4 petrol. Great car