A 2008 Volvo C30 still asks 50% of what a 2013 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 98 sedans we price, that ranks #77, below the 60% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−38%). Calculated from 42 listings.
Volvo C30 value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,000 | $14,999 | 6 | |
| 2012 | $4,500 | $14,000 | 7 | |
| 2011 | $3,500 | $10,000 | 8 | |
| 2010 | $5,250 | $7,950 | 3 | |
| 2009 | $4,900 | $7,850 | 10 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $8,999 | 8 |
How the Volvo C30 depreciates
The newest Volvo C30 has a median asking price of $8,000; a 5-year-older one runs about $3,999 — roughly 50% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Volvo C30 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 62%, the Lexus IS 51% and the Subaru WRX 56%, against 50% for the C30. The Toyota Corolla, Lexus IS and Subaru WRX hold value better than the C30.
The Volvo C30 market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2009 Volvo C30: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,900, selling private-party nets about $6,450, and a lot asks near $7,850 — a $2,950 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the C30 costs about the same from a dealer as from a private seller, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Volvo C30 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $10,750 (6) | $9,055 (8) | −16% |
| 2011 | $9,500 (13) | $5,995 (15) | −37% |
| 2009 | $6,000 (7) | $6,850 (12) | +14% |
| 2008 | $3,600 (9) | $5,500 (9) | +53% |
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Volvo C30 value FAQ
How much is a Volvo C30 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,999 to $9,990 across 6 model years. A 2009 is worth about $6,450, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Volvo C30's value?
Among C30s from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $7,675, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,500.
Is a Volvo C30 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
About the same: across 4 recent model years in our listings, dealers and private sellers ask within a few percent of each other.
Does the C30 hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the C30 keeps 50% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 62%, by the median asking prices of the 2013 and 2008 model years.
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