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Volvo C30 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 46 owner complaints on the Volvo C30 from 35 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 46 complaints · 35 runs · 2008–2013 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported C30 run is YV1672MK1B2 (2011 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.3× the typical run. Visibility/wiper problems make up 36% of reports; 2010 is the worst model year at 1.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for C30 model years 2007–2011.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volvo C30 has 35 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 24% of every C30 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Volvo C30 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
YV1672MK1B2••••••201131—
YV1MK672682••••••20082——
YV1672MK2C2••••••20122——
YV1MK672482••••••20082——
YV1672MK3C2••••••20122——
YV1MK672592••••••20092——
YV1672MK0B2••••••20112——
YV1672MK8B2••••••20112——
YV1672MKXA2••••••20102——
YV1672MK5A2••••••201021—
YV1MK672782••••••20091——
YV1MK672792••••••20091——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 23 C30 runs has 1 complaint or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Volvo C30 the gap between build years is 1.5×: a 2010 car draws 1.5 complaints per run, a 2013 one 1.

FIG.02·Volvo C30 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2013144—
20121.3108—
20111.414101
20101.5642
20091.265—
20081.564—
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2010 at 1.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2013 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 36% of everything Volvo C30 owners report: Visibility/wiper, 15 of 46 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Volvo C30 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Visibility/wiper151—
Unknown Or Other6——
Vehicle Speed Control4——
Suspension4——
Structure4——
Air Bags32—
Steering31—
Tires3——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Volvo C30; the 4 below cover build years 2007 to 2011. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Volvo C30 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
10V566000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)2007–2010
10V255000Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector2010–2011
08V329000Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections2008–2009
08V101000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder2007
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

10V566000 was opened in 2010 on cars built from 2007: 3 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 46 reports on the Volvo C30, 6.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Volvo C30 — complaint severity
OutcomeVolvo C30All vehicles
Complaints filed461,116,631
Involved a crash3 (6.5%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,047
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Volvo C30 share of that is 46 complaints over 35 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Volvo C30
Recalls11 campaignsFuel economy24 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems49 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space15 cu ftUsed prices158 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2007–2013

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Volvo C30 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 46 NHTSA complaints from 35 C30 runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which C30 production run has the most complaints?

YV1672MK1B2, a 2011 build, with 3 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical C30 run has 1.3.

Which C30 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2010 is heaviest at 1.5 complaints per run and 2013 lightest at 1.

How many C30 complaints involve a crash?

6.5% of 46 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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