Auto loans: 2012 Volvo C30
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
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- Combined
- 9.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Volvo C30 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Volvo C30 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.7 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.04 | $15.04 |
2012 Volvo C30: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,008 | $3,008 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Volvo C30
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (3), unknown or other (2) and visibility/wiper (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Volvo C30
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Volvo C30; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2012 Volvo C30 before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the C30
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
The figures, translated
It uses the 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 9.7 L/100 km combined, it needs around 29 litres for a 300 km round trip. Expect about $15.04 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What the C30 is like
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Luggage space is rated at 425 litres: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who it is for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
A longer test drive
Try the C30 on your commute, then decide. A week with the C30 answers more than any brochure. Rent the C30 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Choosing the right one
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Over to you
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Volvo C30 from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Volvo C30
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Volvo C30 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Volvo C30
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Volvo C30?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Volvo C30 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Volvo C30 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2012 Volvo C30 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3008.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.