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2013 Volvo C30 T5 Platinum

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2013 Volvo C30 – front Unverified
Photo: 2009 Volvo C30 2.4i in Electric Silver, Front Left, 08-19-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the C30 (2008–2013); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2009 Volvo C30 2.4i in Electric Silver, Front Left, 08-19-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2008 Volvo C30 SE Sport D5 Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: VOLVO C30 China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Moscow, Volvo C30 blue, Sept 2025 01 by Retired electrician, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2009 Volvo C30 2.4i in Electric Silver, Rear Left, 08-19-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2013 Volvo C30 T5 Platinum is a 2.5-liter turbocharged with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $30,500 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The C30 measures 168.0 inches long on a 103.9-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$30,500 ($42,543 *)
MSRP with Destination$31,395 ($43,791 *)
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine TypeModular turbocharged I5
Displacement2.5 L
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke83.0 x 93.2
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypePort fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Dimensions & Weight
Length168 in
Width70.2 in
Height57 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Cargo Volume15 ft³
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2013 Volvo C30 3 HB FWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Volvo C30.

4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Volvo C30

Owner Complaints

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Volvo C30. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Visibility/Wiper2
Engine1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 12, 2026 · Visibility/Wiper
“Windshield bonding is failing. Pressing from the inside of the car windshield top or side reveals it is loose. Rain can get into car. Took it to an auto glass company (Safelite) today, January 12…”
Jul 6, 2023 · Visibility/Wiper
“The adhesive that holds the windshield in place and seals it against the weather has degraded to the point where the windshield is barely being held in place and could blow out if the interior…”
Nov 9, 2021 · Structure
“Windshield bonding failure. Pressing from the inside of the car on the windshield top reveals it's loose allowing moisture into the car.”
Apr 15, 2015 · Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLVO C30. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO INCREASE SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 VOLVO C30. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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