The Volvo C30 T5 is a Refined Hot Hatch for Grown-Ups

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[@codykamminga9667]

You know the saying, The A in Volvo stands for aerodynamic

[@onesandzeroes]

This one actually is kind of aerodynamic. Maybe it's a Valvo.

[@erlend1554]

@@onesandzeroes its aerodynamic because its a dutch volvo, like the 480

[@mjc0961]

@@onesandzeroes Volva? Wait, maybe not 🤣

[@onesandzeroes]

@@mjc0961 Vulvo? No, definitely not.

[@PorscheCayenneLover]

Bahahahahaha good one 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@autotempest]

"You don't grope your dash when you're driving down the road." - Hey, speak for yourself! 😂

[@TheHearseAroundJimThorpe]

Clearly he never hit a pothole so hard he needed to apologize to his car.

[@nikha1291]

@@TheHearseAroundJimThorpe maybe he submits a written apology

[@sccarguy8242]

It’s just a jump to the left!!! And a steep to the righhhhht… Put your hands on your …………….. dash …… bend your knees in tight !!!

[@Harey0407]

Wait does that mean groping your dash isn't a normal thing? I thought it was!

[@thany3]

@@TheHearseAroundJimThorpe Like a hole in the road? Never seen any... But then again, I live in a civilized country 😉

[@EmperorNefarious1]

American's not understanding the fog light is a feature, I use it as an safe anti-tailgater option. It's a brake check without using your brakes.

[@scottrobb8934]

I have often used my V50's rear fog light when it is raining and the spray is making it hard to see. Since my car is grey, it really helps the idiots behind me see my car. Oddly, I have not used it at all since retiring more than four years ago. And my dash display informed me that the rear fog light bulb had burned out. From boredom?

[@EmperorNefarious1]

@@scottrobb8934 The fog light on my '01 is also a position light (running light), it just shines brighter. but mine also is a bit finicky and tells the computer it's down once in a while. Volvo electrics tend to be troublesome after a few decades.

[@scottrobb8934]

@@EmperorNefarious1 Thanks. Since the V50/S40 did not sell well in north America, I had to buy the Hanes manual from the UK. The T5 was not an option there.

[@426baron]

That worked great with my Celica. The '91 had 2 huge rear fogs. So funny watching the tailgater behind suddenly slow down in the rear view mirror.

[@terrysystems]

I do that with my XJ6 (X300). "Works a treat!"

[@izaakkanzig1081]

"I'm getting ahead of myself" LOL earned my thumbs up

[@benholroyd5221]

Why? He was quite clearly behind himself.

[@PedroM125]

Came here for this comment!

[@mitchplease8880]

Freakin hit me like a truck lmao

[@mbwh1582]

A new exhaust will make the car so much more lively. 5 cylinders just sound so nice!

[@initialyeet3951]

5 cylinders are so nice

[@lucasvalerius6775]

The kpax exhaust is the best one on the market for these cars

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

It was common to replace the muffler with one for a Camero that was a very similar design with 1 in/1 out on drivers side and 1 out on passenger side.

[@donotatme]

It kinda looks like they stuck a TV remote in the center console

[@robertschnobert9090]

I kinda like it haha 🌈

[@scottrobb8934]

That "waterfall" design was new from Volvo when the S40/V50s came out, and is quite practical. There is room for eight or so CD and other things behind it. The keypad is for the up to 30 radio stations one can store with and tune to via the numbered buttons or the >| |< buttons on the right of the steering wheel.

[@mikgus]

The new center console they have are complete garbage, they gone from nice cars to the worst car i have ever driven just with the center console.

[@ninja_hertl2479]

@@scottrobb8934 for the storage space behind the waterfall, i found it perfect for facemasks

[@scottrobb8934]

@@ninja_hertl2479 Yes, indeed. My V50 is a 2005 and the area is perfect for CD cases.

[@sparacis]

Just a few corrections, The R-Design package also has lowered springs, and a quicker turning steering rack as well as stiffer control arms. You can in fact also turn off traction control by holding down the button on the turn signal stalk

[@lucianomichel2236]

thank you I was about to say

[@scrazzymoto1]

and the ground effects kit. only cosmetic but it just makes this car versus the normal one. such a good looking hatch.

[@AllieStrange]

I initially saw this and thought "meh a C30 review, not gonna watch that", then realized it was aging wheels and was like "Oh, well I guess I am gonna watch that". P.s. I love that license plate lol.

[@raven4k998]

(Whispers) Auto Tempest (into the ear of Zuiko)

[@johnmidwest5650]

Honestly, same

[@MichaelSteeves]

That garage door disappearing just before the burnout nearly gave me a heart attack!

[@connorgoss7786]

It's amazing how easy those headlights are to remove when replacing the headlights in my old 2005 V70 were an incredible nightmare. Maybe they learned something in the 6 years after mine was made.

[@nicholastuttle2445]

The change from my 2000 S40 to my 2010 S80 was amazing, Headlights out in 10 seconds vs having to remove the bumper.

[@startedtech]

@@nicholastuttle2445 meanwhile my dad's 2016 S60 doesn't have a dipstick and you have to use a very finicky digital system to measure the oil, but it just never wants to work

[@Lichtx]

XC90 around 2004 (1st gen) had a similar pin system like the C30 here, I wonder why the sedans got it so late

[@scottrobb8934]

I have a 2005 V50 and that trick plus others, was pointed out to me by a Volvo enthusiast. The cars are meant to be easy to work on is some situations.

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

I always loved that feature on my '06 V50. I read somewhere that some of the newer models didn't have it but my "new" '18 V60 has it. It has 2 pins though.

[@tylerhatfield2351]

I see DankPods supports your Patreon. He’s a man of culture

[@digitalrailroader]

M539 Restorations is there too!

[@davidparsons97]

You should see his collection of vintage cars.

[@andrester88]

He IS also a fine appreciator of badly made death traps, also known as nuggets. I commented on one of his vids on his 3rd channel about aging wheels, and he liked it, so I was surprised he knew about rob.

[@kajwis2675]

@@andrester88 he has fsm niki, made in poland, 2-cylinder, much like trabant

[@kzed]

yessir

[@DezzaSpeed]

judging by how that car was delivered Robert lives in Los Santos

[@susannahrinker727]

Is Los Santos in Missouri?

[@DezzaSpeed]

@@susannahrinker727 no it's San Andreas

[@Stoney3K]

I'm still missing the cash counter in the upper right corner of the screen though.

[@BigWheel.]

@@Stoney3K Robert uses console commands, and plays in creator mode.

[@jwalster9412]

@@DezzaSpeed no, it's Soviet San Andreas.

[@fuhri446]

I own the almost exactly same C30 T5 R-Design and I absolutely love it. my wife thinks it's ugly but she's wrong 😆

[@kvr22_]

Hey, so do I! Except mine is orange and has the cargo cover

[@dirkbonesteel]

Volvo is underrated. They build an amazing car

[@3358records]

"I want a fast Volvo" Sorry, SAAB no longer exists :(

[@Thommie_techno]

Scania does, reject car embrace truck

[@vwwbeetle3265]

V70r, 850r. They both make 250hp and 2.3 litre petrol turbocharged

[@travisstankowski7495]

I have a quick t6. Where you at?

[@maximilianwimmer627]

these T5 engines are absolutely awesome! they sound amazing, they have buckets of low-end torque despite small displacement/turbo (who needs a diesel?) and still have pletty of top-end power. a man of culture, I salute that choice of car!

[@mcgherkinstudios]

They definitely don’t have a lot of top end power, once tuned they run out of puff by 5500rpm. The turbo is tiny, lol

[@SlicerVorzakh]

The smaller the car, the more cavernous the glove compartment. In my Fiat 500 Abarth I have my third and fourth passengers sit there, easier than shoving them in the backseats

[@kitsachie.]

I swear the smaller the car, the more junk you can fit in there. I removed the backseats in my Abarth and I can fit so much garbage in the back now, my old OG Honda fit was the same.way, with the rear seats gone, it was like driving a van.

[@BrandEver117]

A lot of car people always seem to make fun of the rear of that car but I always thought it looked cool

[@one-six952]

I remember seeing my neighbor's C30 parked in the garage as a kid everyday I get from school and loving that weird-yet-fun back hatch design and its entire complexion. Plus my dad owned a S90 at the time, so the pre-2015 interior design actually carried a bit of nostalgia for me - and it still looks modern enough for my taste! If I have the money to waste on a little hatch just for fun, I probably would really want this...

[@Blubbstock]

I have the same C30 just in a different color, it is a cool vehicle. Pretty fast on the Autobahn.

[@Cony989]

was rennt deiner den?

[@Blubbstock]

an nem guten Tag sinds 260 km/h

[@Cony989]

@@Blubbstock 20 mehr als mein Mondeo mit dem selben Motor 👍

[@Cony989]

get rid of the stock tubing between the airbox and turbo... there is something in that to reduce noise. you can get silicone ones for a low price... dont bother buying the ECU Spacer... its crap! just modify the funnel inside the stock airbox!

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

The noise reducer thing actually pulls out.

[@Cony989]

@@Gizmo42Rodeo does it on the C30? That's good

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

@@Cony989 It did on the V50 so I would assume it was the same on c30.

what's the noise reducer part then? In my car it's airbox->MAF->pipe->turbo. No idea if that's standard for European models or one of the previous owners took it out already or I just don't know what I'm looking for...

[@Cony989]

@ it's the last piece of plastic tube that goes down to the turbo. If you take a look inside that you see some holes if I remember correctly...

[@scottrobb8934]

Robert, I'm glad that you bought a C30. I'm 64 and retired, and have always liked Volvos. The C30 is the spiritual ancestor of the 1970's1800ES, reputedly called a "shooting brake" since it looks like a sleek two-door wagon. I think C30s are adorable and would have one along with a C70 if I could. In case you did not know, Volvo also made a transverse six cylinder engine for the larger vehicles, and a T6 came with TWIN K4 turbos. In 2014, I was driving a 1990 Australian-built Capri XR2 we had bought in 2000 with 84,000 miles on it, when my wife had said to me, "I'd feel much better if you drove something from THIS century." So, a search began. I always wanted a V70 but they were too expensive and of course to get the six-speed manual, an "R" is required. My search led eventually to a super-rare 2005 V50 T5 Sport with the M66 manual transmission. Which I absolutely LOVE! It is slightly longer than the C30, and much lighter than the V70, with the same T5 engine. The "Sport" model sits one inch lower, has stiffer suspension and a couple other things. Interestingly, the intake noise is clearly audible in mine. I toyed with the idea of a cat-back exhaust, but never did it. The torque "curve" is quite flat in our engines: 236 lb-ft from 1,400 to 4,800 RPM. Since the K4 spools so quickly, my car can lay 30 or more feet of rubber easily. Something I have done once to impress the grandsons in the car. My daughter was in my wife's car behind us, and when I glanced in the mirror, she was laughing, my wife was shaking her head but smiling. Oh, when your car needs tires, by Pirellis. They TRANSFORMED my cars handling and braking. If there was a way to add a photo, I would do so, of my car parked next to a C30. I LOVE your videos and find your humor and wit endearing. "This doesn't mean we will be swapping spit in the showers," however.

[@van84agon]

looking to buy a 2nd car, and this 2009 C30 popped up, bit of km's but super clean, plan to see it tomorrow afternoon. so it was doing some research which brought up your video, thank you Aging Wheels! very enjoyable, subscribed. years ago moved (mistake) from a 240 wagon to a 2003 v70t awd, looked beautiful, lovely seats, had the seemless, but unexciting 2.4 turbo 5spd auto and the most horrid dead steering. it required 4 tows due to modules failing, traded within 10 months. was to go test drive this 2009 C30, hmmm maybe this post has me rethinking.

[@briany3002]

You make the best car videos, perfect mix of jokes, facts, and sound effects. Don't get me wrong I love scotty kilmer and Chris fix, Doug and all the guys. But your my favorite

[@MicahS70T5M]

I hate to be this guy but you shouldn’t listen to anything Kilmer says. He’s a hack and a nutcase. He flips around in his opinions all the time, in one video saying “Volvos are the best” and then another “Volvos are the worst.” That is literally what he said, go look for his XC70 video. Anything that isn’t a Toyota is pure garbage. Or maybe it’s good. But wait no it’s garbage again. But anyway. Dudes a nutcase, and I wouldn’t listen to a word he says

[@markkibbe1802]

Best first mods by far - stiffened torque mount (any brand you want - I’m in my third one trying to find the best balance between sport and comfort for my taste), rear sway bar, and elevate turboback. Those three things transform these cars

[@GAMINGOBRIEN69]

I love the fact that the first thing he said was "that's a nice butt" 😂

[@CyclicscoobyFlyer]

I've had all the 'Hot Hatches' in the UK... A Pug 205 Gti, an RS Turbo, and a Scooby.... Volvo's were always the enemy of 'go faster' when I was young... Then my husband got an S60 2.0T... NEVER have i loved a car more..!!! Had it for 10yrs and other than disc's, pads, tyres, it cost us no more than a steering rack and sailed thru it's MOT's everytime... Was quick enuf to overtake and keep the speed up, but SO MUCH more comfortable than my Scooby on long journeys... Could not fault it... I'd have another one in an instant, despite loving the pop's n bangs of a Scooby, Skyline, RS, etc.....

[@CyclonesWorld]

I have always loved the way these little cars look

[@nintendoatarikiller]

In Canada we got the T5, in addition to the 2.4i (B5244S4)

[@dongonzulman6478]

Your original ST review was so funny, man! I've watched it a few times ( mostly when shopping for an ST, though never got one), and since then it's been a ride and a half watching your show. Keep on keepin' on, and never stop not stopping, bro :D

[@OneWithLogic]

I see Tavarish has enlightened you to the wonders of Auto Tempest

[@ModelA]

Auto Tempest seems to be aware of the power of advertising on KZbin now. Hey- Maybe they will spread some of that advertising budget on my channel soon.

[@TheRealColBosch]

At least it's an appropriate ad. Remember when RAID SHADOW LEGENDS was advertising on basically everyone, and how goddamn annoying that was?

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

It's how I found the V60 that replaced my V50.

[@ModelA]

@@TheRealColBosch - UGH! How can we forget!! You're right.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I LOVE that car. The editing in this video was second to none, you should win awards for your editing!

[@breakinankles92]

"Im getting ahead of myself" *literally gets ahead of himself*

[@RedHeadGuitar]

Oh boy this makes me go all too nostalgic. When I was an IT apprentice in 2012 they had one of these to drive from the headquarters to the datacenter. Another great video, love your humor.

[@KLUTCHdot58]

I always see these as the less obnoxious brother of the focus st. I have a V50 T5 wagon that I've had for nearly ten years now. Still going strong!

[@24daytona26]

its so good to see you renergised glad your back!

[@mauriciomarianocarneiro]

Wow a fancy Ford Focus!!! Very comfortable car. :)

I have one as well. It is indeed a fancy Ford Focus, although the all-Volvo 5 cylinder makes it a bit more Volvo. And there I was thinking Ford had cheaper parts... I have learned the hard way that isn't the case unfortunately...

[@mauriciomarianocarneiro]

@ oh no Volvo parts are very expensive, fortunately at least here they are known to be very reliable.

[@useaol]

Or a mazda 3 too! Seeing as they all shared the platform and parts. Ive got mazdaspeed 3 (rear camber arms) and focus rs (limited slip diff, clutch and turbo) parts on mine as theyre pretty much plug n play!

@@mauriciomarianocarneiro Hmmmm yeah people say that but I don't always find it to be the truth... It's not a bad car but it had some issues since I have had it.

[@mauriciomarianocarneiro]

@ I have a Peugeot, it has a fame for being unreliable, with the Prince engine. So I can't point fingers. :)

[@joshpinchuk7061]

Fantastic video Robert. Your fiesta ST is what brought me to your channel 4 years ago.

[@msturge86]

I'm ashamed that, as a St. Louisan, it's taken me this long to find this channel. Love your vids Robert! You are so detailed in your editing and it makes the videos so much more interesting than standard car videos (montages, uuuugh). Looking forward to more on this car!

[@ericprice3225]

I’ve had many wonderful cars over my years (I’m old) but the 5 cylinder V50 I have now (wagon version of the C30) is by far my favourite car and I will be watching this series with great interest to see how the turbo upgrade goes.

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

I wish the body on mine had been in better shape. I would have put the money into what it needed and kept it. But the P3 chassis V60 that replaced it is very nice.

[@John.0z]

I am *so jealous* of the quick headlight removal. My Hyundai Accent has almost no access to change headlight/blinker/parking light bulbs. I think the dealership changes bulbs by first removing the front bumper bar! Yes, that is the factory recommended way!! Strangely, the rear lights are (mostly) as easy as pie to remove for bulb replacement.

[@solarpepino]

I have one 1.6 Diesel, manual, with 320.000 kms......untill now no Problems.....Real Nice and Safe to Drive....Very Economic.......i Rate 9 Stars

[@BrennanLetkeman]

you can quasi-turn off the traction control with the left steering wheel stick: the dial to DTSC and then hold the side button for a few seconds until the yellow warning light comes on

[@glockmanish]

This car shares the platform with many others: Volvo C30, S40, V50, C70 ... Ford Focus, Kuga ... Mazda 3 When loocking for suspension tuning parts you may be more successful when e.g. search for Mazda 3 of that "vintage". You wouldn't believe what some select poly bushes and wheel spacers do for the handling of this platform. It still is hydraulic power steering! I drove a 2011 S40 T5 AWD for 9 years and did all kinds of stuff to it ... I recommend the following treatment to fix the driving engagement complaint: Basics: - lower the car! but be carefull: the factory front struts don't like lowering at all. They bottom out and thus loose all the damping within some months or a year. I've had very good results with Koni Special Active Dampers 8745-1110L and 8745-1110R ... they held together the last 2 years until I got rid of the car, ride perfectly acceptable over small bumps but firm up on slower movements like weight transfer in corners (exactly the other way aroung to normal dampers). Before I drove Bilstein B8 ... on this platform they are unbearably stiff and in the end give you less traction on real-world shitty roads due to their stiffness. - widen the track: Either use some 10-15mm/side wheel spacers with the stock wheels or look for some wheels with less ET. Volvo decided to go with crazy high ET (51,5mm if I remember right) ... this creates a tiny scrub radius and thus makes the steering unnecessaryly light und uncommunicative. I've driven 18x8 ET40 wheels plus 10mm spacers (to clear the Porsche brake calipers) and I really needed to convince the car to change lane opposed to stock where giving too much input was way too easy. - change the engine torque mount to a stiffer one! The Elevate one worked for me and is definately an improvement. Rear axle: - 2 sets of Whiteline KCA394 or Powerflex PFR19-810G to set the rear axle camber to about 1 degree ... this does magic to this platform ... any type of lowering springs, including (!) Volvos own R-Design, increase the camber in rear. That just makes it unbearably understeery ... the mentions bushing allow you to fix that! Don't go too low on the camber, or the DSTC will intervene if your turning radius gets too smal for your steering wheel input. At 0.5 degrees of camber my S40 ABS block rattly ended the fun when trail-braking the highway exit at 10km/h lower than what the car was capable off. Increasing to 1 degree rear camber fixed that I and could happily take my Autobahn exit at 80km/h again where 40km/h where allowed. - Whiteline W63320 or Powerflex PFR19-811 bushing for the dog bone control arm ... these arms are responsible for holding the track of the rear wheels. They are alyways under tension and their bushing get twisted quite a lot due to the arm being short. That's why they are worn in almost all cars on this platform at this age, as long as they didn't get replaces in the last 2 years. - Elevate rear sway bar. The factory anti-sway-bar setup is just too safe and comfortable. Front axle: - Whiteline KCA428 or Powerflex PFF19-1002G give you more caster, which increases the centering forces and road feeback. Together with the increased scrub radius due to the wheel spacers makes the speering stiff enough that you can actually feel the cornering radius by the applied force rather than only by the angle - when lowering the car you should really mount the steering rack high to prevent bump steer. There is akit from Whiteline (KCA405) ... but Engine: - stick with the K04-Turbo! I've driven K16 for 6 of the 9 years and found it to be way too laggy. The bigger turbo needs bigger injectors and bigger fuel pump. And that's where the trouble starts. I could write an essay about the bodge jobs in the ME9 of this Volvo Platform we tackled with our tuner. I just recommend you: DON'T! ... The car drives really nice with a squeezed out K04, especially if your goal is having fun in the corners. It is possible to extract 300hp from it with about 350lb-ft of torque. Sticking with the K04 and the stock injectors keeps the bodge jobs in the ECU hold together - replace the tiny stock intercooler ... this thing is an abomination! - replace the downpipe/cat with high-flow stuff. The rest of the exhaust system is obligatory. - only drive the tuning intercooler and high-flow-cat with a tune! The Bosch ME9 (especially in Volvos buggy adaptation) doesn't like the boost increasing too fast. Without a proper (!!!) tune you'll get wavy torque curve, laggy throttle response and even cutting out cruise control. The nice thing: should you still feel the need for the K16 turbo, it is 80% drop-in. The downpipe flange and its position is fully compatible (so the downpipe fits both ... that's how we got our cars through TÜV), the intake pipe just needs a different silicon joiner (intake on K16 is a couple of millimeter bigger), the boost exit on the compressor housing is exactly the same and at the same place and the water lines fit without any changes. Just the oil hardlines don't fit and either need the original Focus MkII RS oil hard-lines (which are expensive for what they are) or some flexible lines instead.

[@useaol]

I havent changed bushings, but used adjustable camber arms from a mazdaspeed 3 vendor. But otherwise, spot on! Have koni fsd/special actives and agree on the k16.

[@israel426]

Oh well, gonna save this one

[@skinnladen]

First time I see one of your videos. Entertaining, informative, funny, wholesome, all at once! Love the C30

[@alimin8r201]

A blue one just went onto Craigslist here 7 hours ago for $3k! I'm sure it'll be sold by tomorrow, even tho it's got an automatic transmission. I always look up cars while I'm watching a video about 'em.

[@ordinarywine]

Wheeeee! I love my C30! I'm so glad you made a video on yours!

[@Flyingpapaya]

As I was scrolling my subscriptions, I saw this thumbnail without seeing the title or the channel. I thought Regular Car Reviews was doing a Friday episode. This is better.

[@nwelsh84]

Some of the best editing in the game, and I never skip the in-video ads that are always hilarious.

[@jakemartin2150]

I’ve scoured the inter webs and this is the first c30 to be found in my exact specs. Same color. Same everything. Love it!

[@nathansautodetail]

I have gotten three small 20-something females in the back of my Fiesta. I didn't ask how uncomfortable they were for the hour and a half drive, but they fit.

[@mkrbrkr]

Love my C30! Great video as always, but the R-design C30 has a slightly stiffer suspension and 10mm lower than stock. I think Volvo nomenclature classifies it as "Sport" for the R models, rather than the "Comfort" suspension

[@keithroberts9869]

There was also a "Dynamic" suspension which my C30 has, which is (apparently) a middle spot between the comfort and R-Design (errrrrr "Sport") suspension.

[@andrewbailey7999]

Love the headlight removal feature! I've seen some cars (Renault Clio rings a bell) where you practically have to dismantle the whole front end of the car to get the headlights out!

[@octane613]

My wife has a kia soul, and I've got a 2020 challenger r/t, with a 6 speed. It always cracks me up that beyond obvious muscle car performance, we can fit all 3 of our kids into my car, with all of our beach gear in the massive trunk, and cruise comfortably at 80+mph on the highway, while getting an okay-ish 22mpg.

[@Isaki138]

Get a thick rear swaybar and the rear will nicely turn in when cornering. The Mazdaspeed3's fits easily with Mazda brackets.

[@problemchild1976]

Remap and exhaust - love the 5cylinder engine from the focus ST

[@Turnbull50]

I love your videos. At the beginning I thought the Volvo was against a wall and was shocked when you blasted forward I was expecting a loud crunch.

[@trabantadmirer9881]

....followed by applause of solitude from his "lovely" assistants.

[@kenbest7660]

Nice ride! And as usual, very informative and entertaining.

[@clintonharper1145]

Picked up a 2011 C30 up in Canada with a polestar tune in no small part because of this video. Many vroom vrooms to come!

[@bmouch1018]

I remember being a young car salesman and we got one. I drove it once and fell in love. Still wish I could get my hands on one but I kinda need a sedan nowadays so I'll stick with my old TL

[@RichieRouge206]

Being a huge Volvo fan, I could open this fast enough! Such a fab car, I had the V50 T5! The noises sound so familiar 😍 enjoy your lovely Swedish beast 😍🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@nate8088]

I love the C30!

[@justicemaes3902]

You can turn off the traction control. Click the end button on the left control stalk off the steering column until the screen displays DTCS. Then hold down the reset button on the same stalk for two seconds. The screen will then display “spin control off” repeat the process to turn it back on or restart the car.

[@theflyingW64]

I always wondered about this car, never knew it could be had with a manual. Great video.

[@conleymacp]

These look SO good (IMO). I always enjoy seeing these.

[@801carpenter]

If for no other reason, get and after market intake for the sake of oil changes. I had a S40 T5 and did this for that reason alone. Also made it sound better too. I bought the intake from injen, but I know that elevate makes one too.

[@christophermoore8524]

I've always wanted one of these. Great review.

[@demoney914yo]

I love my 08 C30 Volvo T5 m66 I've owned it for a year and a half. It's a cool little hatchback. All you need to do is add a real good suspension. You're good to Go-Kart definitely a jead Turner everywhere we go.

[@DaddyVanHool]

i love when he has sponsors it's so funny how he does them

[@talon262]

Out of all of the car YTers I watch on a regular basis (Robert, Hoovie, Car Wizard, JR, Tavarish [and Jared]), Robert does the best (and funniest) sponsor spots; I never skip them.

[@DaddyVanHool]

@@talon262 yes I love his sponsors

[@Tmccreight25Gaming]

My family has a C30 and we love it.

[@skogsmats]

Good you are back.

[@nolansprojects2840]

Am I the only guy who goes into his shop sometimes with zero intention to do any work and just sit in it? There is just something about the atmosphere that is so relaxing.

[@thomasdurant7907]

Wow this thing looks like great! 5 cylinder and manual, yes! Oh and Robert's edit is a delight as usual.

[@nickkapirnas]

I have a Ford Mondeo that has the same Volvo turbo 5 and I agree, it's such a great sounding engine! I love the unique 5 cylinder grumble it puts out.

[@toyoracer33]

Best used car commercial ever. Auto tempest should be proud.

[@chefbob09]

one of the best cars i ever had, t5 was an amazing engine setup, nothing beats a 5 cylinder engine

[@colinstamp9053]

I had a Mondeo with that engine. The engine was definitely the best part of the car.

[@watchingworm]

I own a C30 too, it's a great car! One downside of the headlights is that they are popular with thieves in my neighbourhood (I live in the Netherlands, Volvo is very popular here). They are expensive and very easy to remove.

[@Stoney3K]

Just the facelift C30 headlights or also the 'classic' ones (that are also featured on the V50/S40/C70 facelifts)? I believe the C30 facelift nose is identical to the later V40 nose, so those headlights should be fairly common and not worth a whole lot to thieves.

[@Snaily]

4:21 is both horrifying and a dream at the same time.

[@jkatzmandu]

I want those wheels for my C30.

[@NatetheAceOfficial]

Hot Hatch was my nickname in highschool.

[@gregmize01]

HELL YEAH!

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

5:29 this is why I removed the foam on the inside of the hood on my fiesta. It makes the engine much louder which I like to hear

[@Zazu2You]

Fun project!! Love your videos. I'll be watching. Cheers!! 😎

[@bubbles9818]

This is my first and only car lol. Only somewhat regretting the purchase. Blew a head gasket and had fun doing the DIY with my dad only like two months after we bought it. It was a 2010 with 69,000 so we just bit the bullet. Works now and I’m still blowing shifts like the “grownup” I very technically am.

[@jeremyscaggs7315]

Congrats on 200k subs

[@teamhandsome1974]

Here in the U.K. the T5 version is pretty rare too! And is probably the only version worth getting! (I’ve been looking for something interesting but more practical to replace my ‘04 Z4 2.5). I’ve been catching up on all your video’s over the last few weeks. I am a firm fan now!

[@gudenau]

I was trying to remember what they website we called. I don't think I'll forget it now, thank you for taking their money.

[@bernardrr]

Forget aftermarket engine mods, get the Polestar software from Volvo. A bigger rear sway bar wil improve turn-in and let you swing the rear axle (in snow and maybe rain). You can add a free-flowing exhaust if you want, but those two mods are all you need to make it exciting.

[@keithroberts9869]

The Polestar is good (I had it for about a year) as long as you keep the C30 stock. Once you start doing "stuff" (exhaust, intake, etc.) you have to go with a different tune to take advantage of the modifications.

[@connordix1859]

My dad has one of these in orange. Even in automatic form it still has pep and I looks great!

[@colinsdad1]

Was looking to buy this EXACT car and was trying to find some relevant videos.... Found this. I haven't found myself laughing and so engaged in a Car Video since the "old" UK Top Gear! You earned a subscriber!!

[@johanmattsson6572]

I got a Volvo v70 2009 here in Sweden with the same 2,5l engine as your c30 but mine is has 3” intercooler piping, and removed catalytic converter (full simons 3” exhaust from the turbo back) and optimized to 300hp on ethanol probobly a bit more than that. It’s the best thing I did after I bought it you can hear the 5 cyll roar and allot more driving pleasure so I really recommend tuning it

[@e46Kyle]

Hilarious and informative video. Keep up the great work! Subscribed.

[@curtisevert4944]

I own a 2012 T5 and love it. Great car and reliable. Fun to drive, great on the highway as it rides like a much bigger car. BTW, you can turn off traction control quite easily, at least in my 2012.

[@Filipe1020]

As a huge fan of Volvo you got yourself a fantastic car! Congrats man, and like it was suggested before, this mean red machine deserves a new exhaust to make those 5 cylinders sound more aggressive.

[@rburgener2]

I've got the 2006 R Design, with a software upgrade you can get it up to 280 h.p., plus stiffer suspension; a few times a year I take it to the track for fun (and to get it out of my system) ... it can definitely hold its own. And, the turbo charged 5-cyl sounds so good.

[@chaossity]

How many people thought this was a Regular Car Review by the thumbnail, then when started watching was like - oh a crossover!

[@ChrisHarringtonMinneapolis]

The best part of my day just arrived!

[@Tsquare22ESQ]

Love the c30's rear hatch .it looks like a pod door on a cryogenic chamber.

[@jkk244]

I had a Volvo S40, on which the C30 is based. Just wait until it’s time to change the cabin filter. You have to remove part of the dash and also remove the entire accelerator pedal assembly.

[@AndrewBehm]

I nearly bought a C30 years ago, ended up with a Saab 93 wagon instead. This is bringing back some buyer’s remorse..

[@jmonsted]

Now you made me miss my lovely S60 again. My Golf GTE has an awesome PHEV drivetrain, but everything else loses to the 14 year old volvo it replaced.