Most common 2007 Volvo C30 problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo C30 complaints by model year
Best C30 years: 2007, 2009, 2010. Compare all years →
2007 Volvo C30 recalls (2)
Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units May overheat.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable GPS device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder May trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder. The brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2008.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Volvo C30 a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2007 C30 rates average: 63% fewer complaints than a typical year of the C30 at the same age. It is one of the best C30 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Volvo C30?
The transmission & drivetrain — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about driveline › driveshaft. Next is the suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo C30 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Volvo C30, the most recent from November 8, 2010 (navigational system(global positioning system)). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Volvo C30?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007, 2009 and 2010. See the full Volvo C30 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Volvo C30 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 7,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.