Why don't more people buy the Volvo C30?

[@chrisn6994]

Not a first time young driver to say the least but this video was a huge factor in me and the wife making a decision to go out and purchase. We are now the proud owners of a Volvo C30 Many Thanks Jamie

[@supremefantastic]

As I'm swedish it was nice to see this.

[@JohnCross-rz5uq]

At the time the C30 (Ford Focus based) was made, Volvo cars was owned by american Ford and Volvo C30 was made in Belgium, so not Swedish at all !

[@Lookbusybuddy]

I treat mine as a shooting brake. Lots of space in back for kit. Went camping the other week . Suspension needs work but it handles reasonably well in corners . Interior is very comfy .

[@MANDINGLOST00]

Bought one pre owned here in the states when I was looking for a GTI. Absolutely loved this car. Had no problems even as a pre owned. It was quick and unique and drove exceptionally.

[@VinnesRC]

Can confirm, great as both first car and second car, seeing as I just upgraded to a D4 from a 1.6d as my second car

[@EnglishTMTB]

Massive, massive engine upgrade - congrats! 👍

[@michaelmazani]

I owned my C30 for 6 years. Put 75000 miles on it and in all the time and miles, never skipped a beat. Fast, comfortable, reliable, looks great, well equipped, cheap to insure and tax, could get 700 miles on a full tank (1.6 D2 R-Design) I miss it and would buy another. Had to sell as my wife and I had a baby boy, now drive an xc70 which is great great fun too.

[@problemslayer3538]

Do you know if the 1.6 is a ford engine ?

[@michaelmazani]

@@problemslayer3538 mine had a 1.6 diesel which the block and other bits were also used in fords, citroen and peugeot. People say it was a ford engine but that isn't true.

[@tylerschulz6612]

​@problemslayer3538 some are the ford engine and some are the shite puegeot lump.

[@Fern635]

It's a great little car. Always check the sun roof drains before you buy one, though.

[@jamiebutler6069]

Drove my sisters C30 a fair bit when I've not had access to mine. Really nice drive

[@elactionwilly2135]

I have a 08 C30 here in the U.S. with 87K miles and it’s my first Voló and loving it 💙👌🏽

[@alittlelyss]

Same here but mines 2012 , loveeee it

[@timarbeiter4591]

A 2009 C30 R design was the first car I bought back in 2016. I bought another with a manual transmission in 2018. Absolutely love the platform, especially after some modifications.

[@alexamorin5534]

What mods do you recommend. I am searching to get one. You think 80k miles is OK. Or should I find a lower milaged

[@timarbeiter4591]

@@alexamorin5534 I think you’ll really struggle to find any under 80k since they are all over 10 years old. I felt like I got lucky finding one with 60k miles 5 years ago. Best mod is catback exhaust just for the feel/sound, and then cold air intake for the same reason. I think at that point you can get a fair amount out of a tune if you want more power.

[@alexamorin5534]

@@timarbeiter4591 thanks a lot!

[@ben2515]

I've owned my C30 for 8 years. D5 manual on 57,000 miles, face lift version fully spec'd. Love it!

[@davidcarvalho8067]

i've owned my C30 for 10 years, from 2013 to 2023 I bought it used with 116 km, unfortunately a young man fell asleep and hit it in the back of my C30, it already had 449k km and like new

[@chrislufc]

We just bought a 2008 C30 1.6p R Design in Brilliant Blue - My 18yr old son loves it! We also have a 2018 V40 R Design.

[@dewayne51]

I brought a C30 2.0D in 2019 for £1500. 4 years later and 265,000 miles, still running strong. best money spent on a car.

[@bigeasy9259]

I bought a c30 2 years ago , it's a c30 R-design lux I searched for 2 years to find a low mileage one . The one eventually came along with 34,500 miles on it,sounds like I shouldn't have bothered going by the mileage on yours 😢😢

[@dewayne51]

@@bigeasy9259 at least you've another 200000 miles in it!

[@thatguy4311]

I’ve got the 2 litre petrol model as my first car, been driving it for a couple of months now and absolutely love it, I’ve wanted one of these for years and finally have one, couldn’t be happier with it 😎 Plus focus’ and gti’s are everywhere, you don’t see many of these about which is a bonus in my eyes.

[@kaatson]

recently got my first car, a c30. i was lucky enough to find one that was barely driven, fully equipped (im not very familiar with english car lingo but i hope you get what i mean)(it has like electric seats and a sunroof and all that fancy stuff, im new to cars and stuff but i was told by my dad that it was) i love it so much already

[@Buck3366]

The T5 and D5 were decent. The odd narrow tailgate opening put me off though. The floating console was always a nice Volvo design feature.

[@Sharbo]

Bought my Volvo c30 2009 (pre-facelift) Sport 1.8L around 8 months ago, after owning a Renault Clio 1.2L 2003> What can i say? what a great car. In those 8 months already driven around 25k kilometers (15,5k miles). Im planning on blinding the rear window and maybe adding the spoiler you got asswel, i have the spoiler atm dat is loose from the roofe in the middle

[@kingearl2596]

In General Volvo is a very underrated brand, not only the C30. I drive Volvo's since 1981, NEVER had any engine issue; only brakes, filters etc. to exchange.

[@danny_r27]

Been thinking about selling my BMW E90 328i for one of these with the petrol 5 cylinder. I’ve heard nothing but good things from it so it’s definitely on my radar.

[@matthewcaimbeul8722]

This is my first car! 20 and I've had it for 4 years now. Love it!

[@mickalws3965]

What is the advantage of this car?

[@matthewcaimbeul8722]

@@mickalws3965- Fun to drive, quick, good storage, safe, I mean its just great. Fun to modify too. Reliable too.

[@yiriplas5661]

Would love to see a comparsion between this and a scirocco since theyre very similar, great video :)

[@bigeasy9259]

I have had both if you want something that's fun to drive, the sirroco is certainly that . If you wat something that looks great with comfort it is certainly the c30. They are both great cars and love them both .

[@Manoah.]

I own a pre facelift C30 D5 as my daily, and it is quite high mileage aswell with almost 500.000 kilometers.... But if someone told me it had 150.000 I would've believed it aswell. Very nice car, lovely 5 cilinder sounds and it drives quite good tbh. Lovely car to drive and decently quick, 180hp 400Nm standard, and I am planning on chiptuning. Then it should have 225hp and 490Nm, will make the car actually on the fast side

[@keirangeorge9046]

Literally test drove one yesterday, nice little car tbh.

[@Sam-fz9wf]

Thanks for having my car on the channel 💪🏼

[@VinnesRC]

I have some questions about the car if you don't mind. I have a C30 1.6D myself actually, and just upgraded to a D4 which is amazing. I'm guessing it is the "1.6D" and not the "D2" since he says it is a 5 speed gearbox. My 1.6D is remapped with a stage 1, and pushing 139 hp and 300nm of toque. These engines are derived from Peugeot, and the non-turbo version is 75 hp. Have you installed a bigger turbo? Because there is no way in any way that you have 170hp from a 1.6D on the stock turbo even with dpf delete and what else, unless your tuning company just lied to you about the numbers. As said, my BSR remap is 139hp and 300nm, this is pretty much as far as the stock turbo goes. Also, did you get a rear bumper from a 5-cyl car? Because the 1.6D of course only comes with one exhaust exit in the bumper. Nice to see someone else appreciating these amazing cars :)

[@VinnesRC]

@@Sam-fz9wf ah, ok, I guess it makes sense then. That's quite impressive, my new D4 has 177hp, so that's almost the same from a 1.6 4 cyl! (At least till I do a stage one on it.) Really loved my flame Orange 1.6D but it has consistently been problematic since I got it. By now I have had to change things like both front bearings, turbo, DPF, ac compressor and had some OBD II issues. Jumped on the opportunity to get a D4 with a real Volvo engine, 2.0l 5cyl turbo when I saw it for sale. There are only two registered D4s in all of Norway, and this one was even manual! Had to get it now when I got the opportunity. (R-design obviously, would never get a C30 without it)

[@Seasons_]

Hey mate, I know this is an older video but where did you get the wind deflectors and mudflaps for your c30? Looking to add them to mine

[@myname7284]

Ive had a few based on a focus the d5 and t5 tear bottom arm bushes because the focus arms cant handle the toque Polly bushed mine in the end. bigger brakes are needed and the leather is fake and peels off other that that they are good

[@jonscoupe]

Great car Jamie. Especially with the Volvo 5 cylinder petrol or diesel engines.Very tuneable. Just very difficult now, to find a good low mileage example. 🤔. Great video mate. 👍

[@DaroffApFire]

The diesel is shit. Stick with the T5

[@adamcarolan5884]

@@DaroffApFirehave you ever driven the diesel with the volvo unit, it’s a great engine the 2.0 can be mapped over 200hp. Just because it’s diesel doesn’t mean it’s bad

[@djdippa1]

Great vid, I need help, I pulled my boot handle off as it was frozen and I wanted to know are there any vids to help me attached it back on?

[@lewiswilliams2219]

Only thing, having a mate who owned one, outside and inside, seen more character in drywall, defo fun the performance ones, and how big that wheel is, not for me, but i do appreciate the mechanics of the car

[@DukeTVGaming]

In Canada and we only got the C30 T5 variant i just picked up a 2011 C30 T5 R Design trim.110,000 km, Black Sapphire with Black / Orange Seats and Automatic 5 speed. Cool little car and fairly affordable but in Canada there were very few sold so they are kinda difficult to find one with decent specs and low km. I used to have several Mini Cooper S JCW years ago and i find this a more refined luxury feel with a torquier motor.

[@kripcs6473]

stop telling ppl about them :D , cant find a decent t5 in my country cuz people are starting to get that they are actually amazing

[@Fern635]

Exactly! Let's keep it our secret 😆

[@yunglivid]

What date is this bc it looks so nice

[@pvtcody]

Great car,got 2ltr petrol version.2 big problem with them you can't put in your own headunit. Cause Volvos use of fibre optic wiring 😢 and the steering wheel is to big!!

[@nodwaa9227]

i had the s40 D4. i really regret getting rid of it :(

[@israel426]

Had a T5, i miss it very much 😢

[@SamFBM]

after having an s60 my mom loved it and next week shes picking up her c30 d3 rdesign facelift. cant beat a diesel 5 pot . only thing what went wrong was a bosch part... germans for ya lol

[@jackgoodyear8210]

Had a manual d5 facelift. 70k in 6 years best car ive ever owned

[@xzeke666x]

well my opinion on the c30, well first of i like volvo alot and i think they are really great cars. and they are easy to fiddle with and trim, spec the older ones seanse its not that much electronics in them. now back to the c30 and why more people are buying them. i and quite a few i know think its not a good looking car as far as exterior goes, and i think that comes into play on why more people arent buying it but that is just my guess.

[@qandi]

This has been ( on average since i bought it) cot me 400$ a month in upkeep since i bought it 3 years ago.. thats without insurance and stuff

[@Abionytrl]

My dad had a Volvo c30 no hate I like them, but the one he had past owners did t treat it well and it had no power up a hill it would only go 30 mph and the first day we got it died and someone had to jump start it lol. Since you mentioned a focus my dad now has a ford focus 2017 (titanium they call it in the US)

[@britishmick]

I love the car, 140,000 on the clock, beautiful amber colour paint that pops in direct sunlight.. the only issue for me… and it’s a biggy… is the turning circle, it’s woefully bad!. Edit: ohhh yeh and the handbrake being in the passenger door, turn the mrs on every time I stop 😂

[@raubtierheinz2807]

i have a 320 000km 2011 T5 and runs great.

[@xeentjelief]

I really wanted to love it back in the day for being a "different" car. But it just looks like a boy racer car... I loved the 240, had a 740, daily'd a 940 and drove a v70 mk II for a while... This c30 is not your typical volvo. But as I was looking for a small car I really wanted to love it.

[@st4034]

Nice alternative to an ST, far less common too.

[@philbarnes5731]

Had a volvo. Fantastic to drive. Parts expensive Maintaining it very expensive. Too many things stopped working or needed replacing....all the time. Just when you think it's all okay again....something else would play up or break...

[@EnglishTMTB]

Love these. But... There's a fair bit of "not great" advice here, for my money. For starters, the 1.6D (16v - 5 speed manual) was the one to avoid - high running costs thanks to DPF being designed to be replaced (at hefty cost) every 75k... And they'd need it sooner if Eolys wasnt topped up ok between - especially run on lots of short trips. The D2 was less horrible to run, but the 5 cylinder diesels were always far nicer to own - much better drive (no remap required), sounded great (no mods required)... Second... Theres no way you'd get +60bhp with a remap on one of these 1.6D units without more mods... And I'd be surprised if its road legal too (ie: hasnt had dpf mapped out) though I could be wrong. Beyond that, mostly pretty spot on... Though for my money, I'd take SE Lux over R-Design every day of the week - the harder suspension on R-Des didnt improve handling much but cost comfort... Plus real leather in lux is much nicer, and more durable, than the fake stuff in the R-design cars. Ps... £30 tax? That's all I pay on a 215ps S60 D5 😉

[@modernclassics85]

As it should be? What’s that mean? The shifter

[@algperformance6209]

We love and support the C30 platform. Come see us if you want any mods.

[@ezatx]

Because it was in the movie twilight

[@bigd-oj4xi]

Love mine... wish it was a T5

[@tevinsang]

I’m going to get one of these!!!

[@erwinvb70]

The facelift model looks like the temperature in the wind tunnel was set too high. I really prefer the original design

[@Marcj86]

My blue has been there and done it,kerbed the wheels the lot,but his arms were fucking massive

[@Answersonapostcard]

I wouldn't recommend a first time driver to have a car with a remapped engine and risk higher insurance premiums and greater wear and tear on existing components. The 1.6 is fine as a first car providing that you're not after practicality (only 3 doors and small boot space) however my 1.6 Dr C30 developed numerous issues at around the 99k mark, including DPF failure, Airbag SRS module malfunction (had to remove it from the car- not the easiest of tasks) and send it off to Crashdata, clogged injector seals, split turbo hose and possible defunct turbo at around the 110k mark, causing low power. It always drove okay, if a little rocky on uneven roads. An okay car, but not a patch on my old Mk4 Golf tdi 130, that had 234,000 on the clock and its original turbo/gearbox before being written off by another road user. Apparently the C30 2.0 diesel is more reliable than the more eco-friendly 1.6drive, that has known issues.

[@PokemonCon]

Only the T5 version shares an engine with the Focus ST/RS

[@jamiearellano8903]

ru a mechanic,do you really recommend

[@pokest225]

The car is basically a Ford Focus. It shared the platform and the majority of the mechanics and engines. Ford owned Volvo back then.

[@CR_C30R]

Who is the driver insured with Jamie. ?

[@Sam-fz9wf]

Hastings direct youdrive

[@CR_C30R]

@@Sam-fz9wf that’s. Good price I pay 1900 with custom exhaust with second year driving !

[@ashleyandrews7555]

@@Sam-fz9wfhi, is this your car? I’m 25 and I’ll be getting a 2.0D turbo c30 as my first car. Is your insurance really that low? I keep getting quoted like £3.5k!

[@chrismills9346]

Basically it for focus

[@ozansoyleyici959]

Because if you crash, you won't be able to find a headlight. They don't produce them anymore. I couldn't find a headlight for my car for 9 months. If you have one, do not crash! 2008 C30

[@1234luke1234luke]

I'm a huge Volvo fan boi 😅 I for my sins I have a xc90 but I need new transmission housing 😢 and I'm being hit with bad luck over and over again, like this... son's mum isnt here any longer and im to the point I'm on my knees financially some days I can't eat. Ahh sorry man I don't know why I'm typing this here. Sorry. I just need a chance to and I would grab it and turn my life back around. Anyways I love your videos man 😊 they are amazing 😊😊😊

[@TDMugawazi]

Keep your chest out and chin up. You make it through. 🙏🏾

[@1234luke1234luke]

Cheers bruv, it's all ya can do really mate 😁 thanks for the great vids though man 😁

[@Kops549]

Look into plant operating courses, decent pay and most of them a 2 weeks training

[@-CHEF-]

Can you car youtubers find something else to talk about? I'd like the price of these cars to stay relatively low please and thank you. Like seriously.

[@PfEMP]

10:57 literally me 😂

[@Taylorjay99]

I liked mine until it started throwing all kinds of electrical faults. Shame because it's a lovely car

[@Goat.Herder]

They were great pre 2010 but then Volvo got bought out by a Chinese company so not really Swedish any more.

[@duhduhlovo1670]

Let's keep it that way they don't need to know how good volvo really is

[@insid3493]

I want one so dang badly lol

[@RicoBanani]

I love Volvos. I hate the look of the c30, especially from the back.

[@billyhammiebobob]

Get my T5 on the channel ;)

[@Neptune8]

You guys have to pay taxes every year on your car ? That’s crazy

[@jamie-hb8gy]

That garbage peugeot engine must have blown up not long after as it ran out of MOT 3 months after this video😂😂😂

[@JohnCross-rz5uq]

It is more or less an expensive Ford Focus.

[@joebar2249]

worst volvo ever.. Sound system no upgrades possible, everything is wired but if you want to instaal CC or a Hitch , you have to pay A LOT just for switching a bit in the software, bad headlightning, no sore possibileties in the doors.... no more volvo for me

[@Tbazle]

Don’t blame your 200k sound system and second why would you try to put a hitch on this like what. Crazy my 2008 headlights be perfect and my sound system bumps

[@leeludlowart237]

Black wheels look utter shit

[@adalberthaar9862]

Because its ugly?

[@4real935]

Just bought the 2010 2.0 powershift today 107.000 km lets see 🫡

[@oculusdrifter9261]

you must be joking if that 1.6 D2 with DPF(109bhp stock) c30 is anywhere near 170bhp on a stage 1 remap if it was a D3/D4 then yes you are talking 2.0ltr 5 cylinder engines but not a D2 peugeot engine 4cylinder that cant pull the skin off a rice pudding, ive owned a 2.0D c30 prefacelift 140bhp Non DPF from stock and when it was remapped it was only just 176bhp on stage 1 remap running a ford 4cylinder engine, dual exit straight through custom exhaust, ramair airfilter...... i can tell this kid that owns it is a beginner to driving with bullsh*t fake figure they all lie about haha. yet now i own a v60 polestar blue D4 twin turbo 190bhp but when remapped itll be around 240Bhp

[@neilpaice54]

Agree, this will see 150bhp max on a stage 1 map.

[@oculusdrifter9261]

@@neilpaice54 true even with the DPF & EGR delete its most would be around 155-158bhp at a push but with the errors & limp mode as many on the volvo c30 fb groups have done the same and ended up with errors/limp mode after DPF & EGR delete with remap then a week later they have sold on the car due to the issues

[@Mr330d]

D2 = 1.6 8v 112BHP Peugeot engine 1.6D = 1.6 16v 110BHP Peugeot engine

[@neilpaice54]

@@oculusdrifter9261 yup, the 1.6 I dire. The 2.0d is better, not great better but better. The D5 is the one you want in manual. That’s the best… unless you want petrol of course. Love these little cars, I think they look great. If I was not an old fat man lol I would have one…. But not this one.

[@oculusdrifter9261]

@@neilpaice54 ive own a Volvo S40 55plate 2.0D, XC90 2.4 D5 06plate, V50 2.0Drive 08plate, C30 2.0D 09plate and now this V60 2014 D4 2.0 twin turbo 190bhp engine from a v40 16plate had a play with a audi rs4 estate today on b-roads but he was driving rather dangerous at 90mph so i held back abit. he couldnt shake me tho as Torque beats BHP anyday

[@kramer1916]

Nothing wrong with the front but the rear is ugly as hell.

[@thomakis29]

I buy one 2013 model In greece e drive edition for 10.000€ 200.000. kilometers on speedometer before 1 month its not cheap here