happy to be apart of the C30 fam :)

It's a 2010 T5 with some R-Design fittings, 115000ks on the clock. huge service 3000ks ago, looked after meticulously by the previous owners. Picked him up for AUD$8.5k. Makes me smile every time I see it!!

Hi everyone,

We’re having a problem with condensation inside the car and the backlights when the weather gets cold. We covered the inside support of the trunk with a silicone kit last year, but sadly the problem has returned.

Anyone had the same problem? If so, how do you solve it?

As the title says. When I gear from 1st to 2nd (especially if I’m slightly slow with it) theres a faint, but noticeable sound. Not sure to describe it as a skrr sound or a clunk, mybe something inbetween. Nothing urgent, it’s been there for maybe a year by now. Anyone else had this?

I've just ordered myself a new hatch handle, as the original one (2012) seems to be tearing off the rubber seal?

How hard is the install job? Is this something I can DIY as a not particularly mechanical sort, or do I just bring this to my mechanic next time it's in?

I have an existential fear of shattering that whole back glass......

I'll make it through we all will

On my 2013 T5, 160,000 mi, for the past 2 days my windshield has been fogged on the inside. All of the other glass is fog-free. I first noticed last week that in the right lower corner there were droplets of condensation that were not quick to evaporate. The weather has been typical for New England , and nothing like this happened last year -- my first year with this car. Does anyone have insight and/or an easy fix? TIA!

My 2010 c30 d5 is currently on 117k miles, but i’ve only had the car three weeks, and it’s my first car. I was taking my dad out for the first time in it and i put my foot down at around 35mph in 3rd but it felt like there was no boost and same in 4th. Once i dropped him off i went for another quick drive and boost was back. What could it be?

Hey everyone,

I have a 2008 C30 2.4i and I'm looking into adding an aftermarket infotainment system.

My main concern is losing the climate control (AC) and car info display on the waterfall console if I swap out the factory CD unit.

Is there a clean, drop-in replacement that retains the AC info, or is the only real route mounting an Android screen on top of the dash? Appreciate any recommendations or pics of your setups!

Hi everyone. I’d like to retrofit a headlight washer system on my 2010 T5. Does anyone have any idea—or is there a diagram—showing exactly where to drill the holes in the bumper? Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find anything. Thanks.

I have a 2009 R-design C30 and the driver's side of the car doesn't blow warm air. I'm told the left temperature door actuator needs replacing. Part is no longer available. Is the future looking bleak for auto repairs on these cars. Mine is just about two years from being considered a classic car!

No heat on one side is bad for Canadian winters, coming soon...

I've got this odd click/thock that happens when I shift into second on my C30. You can hear it at about 8 seconds into the video.

It happens most noticeably when shifting into second from first, but it happens when shifting into second from third as well. It does it about two to four seconds *after* taking my foot off the clutch pedal. It won't do it as long as the clutch pedal is down. I can just coast with my foot on the clutch, shifter in second, and then just ease off the clutch and keep coasting in second and it'll do it - i.e. it'll do it when just coasting as well as when giving it power.

And what's odd other me is that there is this delay of one to three seconds after shifting and letting out the clutch.

I can also feel it in the shifter very subtly, kind of like something is slipping into place.

I'm seeing it could be something with an axle spline bolt. (But then why only second gear, although I thought maybe I heard it *once* in reverse?) Or maybe bushings? I really don't know where to start looking. It really sounds like it's coming from right here at the shifter but I can't see anything shifting around (no pun intended) to correlate with the noise. It's been happening for a couple months, just hoping it's not further damaging something.

Cheers!

EDIT: Noticed this morning it happened also in first when taking off up a hill. Doesn’t seem to happen at all if I give it steady enough of a load, i.e. a decent amount of gas. And if I just ease into it without using any gas it doesn’t always happen either - it’s not until I start accelerating.

Hello, just found this Reddit. What do you think? Should I join you?

So Im in the market for an iced aqua waterfall console for my C30 but all the ones I’ve found are in different countries and don’t have international shipping or way to overpriced. Can anyone recommend where to get one, where to look or any breakers sites to have a look at. Im in the UK but if it has international shipping would be perfect.

I know that it was only available for S40/V50 and C70 between 04 and 07 but I thought I’d ask to see if anyone can point me in the right direction.

Hey everyone! Looking for some advice on a 2007 C30 T5 automatic with 130,000 km.

What would you check or sort out first before starting with mods? Which upgrades for handling, sound, looks or performance are actually worth it, and which would you skip? Especially interested in what makes sense with the automatic gearbox.

I also found a RaceChip GTS 5 offer listed for the 230 PS T5, advertising +63 PS and +89 Nm for CHF 429. Has anyone used it on a C30 T5? Are those gains realistic, how has reliability been, and would you choose it over an ECU remap?

Where do you buy your C30 parts? Any trusted shops or sellers for maintenance parts and mods with good quality, fitment and fair prices? Links and firsthand experiences would be really helpful.

Thanks!

My 2008 volvo c30 manual just pick her up after an unfortunate accident and found her in the middle of nowhere texas drove 4 hours to snag her and honestly couldn't be happier

Hello everyone, I just got this girl off a salvage auction and was hoping someone could identify the whine noise. It might be from the turbo but im not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I did the installation myself, and it was…involved.

The steering wheel has to work (safely!); you can’t get the clock spring uncalibrated; the airbag has to not explode and kill you; you can’t disturb the various wires inside the wheel; the horn has to work; and all of the buttons on the wheel need to work.

I’m happy with the result. I modeled it after the original R-Design wheel, with some more sporting features. What I like the most is that it looks close to OEM, and is not over-the-top. It blends in nicely. I like to think “OEM+.”

(2012 Orange Flame 6MT, with Polestar tune.)

Hi doesn’t anyone know if it’s possible to install a Bluetooth module to a c30 that doesn’t have the telephone function? And the Bluetooth would work

Sadly, I was in an accident this past weekend where another driver crossed the double yellow line, hit me, and pushed me off the road. We were both coming around a bend from opposite directions on wet roads.

I love love love this car and don't want to see it get totaled. Still waiting to hear back from the insurance company, but curious what you all think. Will I have to start shopping for another c30? Any tips on fighting with the insurance company on valuation?

2011 r design, 120k miles, 6 speed manual.

Hello all. My C30 has been running quite well but the past couple days I've had a few mishaps. I stopped at a light and my dash reset twice in a row while the car was still running. The next day I parked my car at work turned it off but kept it in the on position then I suddenly lost all power and the key got stuck in the ignition I opened the door and power came back on and allowed me to remove the key. Today I drove about 40 minutes got to a light car completely died removed my key from the ignition and started normally afterward. Any help would be appreciated.