Bought my first C30 about 2 years ago and basically I'm good with the car. I read up on everything I could online before test driving one...definitely known to be a very safe car. You may see an insurance break from your provider for the safety features. I did with State Farm. Pretty peppy 227 hp 5 cyl motor. 250 with a Polstar tune (but they're pricey). The car handles pretty well, but I don't like low profile tires (looks like your riding in illusion on your rims). Forget about room for the kids in the back seat. Cargo in the hatch is (basically) reasonable. All cars have their issues...front lower control arm bushings on this car go by 60K. Cooling hoses and reservoir soon after (this car runs very hot). One thing I would mention is to be VERY careful messing around with anything electric in this car. The car has a sensor somewhere for everything. Even things that I don't think you need a sensor for, are sensored. If you replace the battery, don't wait till it wont start some morning...AND ALWAYS disconnect the neg. lead FIRST if you remove the battery or want to do anything electric (short of changing a light bulb). And positive lead connects first on reconnect. This car uses the chassis as a voltage circuit conduit and can throw the dreaded SRS air bag module code rather easily if there's any variance... which means you just fried the air bag module...which means that's a dealer $1200 replacement item...unless you DIY and wait for a $120 reset unit from the UK...replacing it yourself (which I chose to do) and it's a hassle to do, believe me! Otherwise it's a pretty damn decent car. And like my '73 1800ES, it's a pretty damn decent looking car too, I'll must say.

 

thanks, helpful info.I have owned quite a few Volvos, but not lately.I drove an S40 and was surprised at the ride quality and comfort.So the little hatch seems like a good one to be next for us.

 

Alright...I found a 47000 mile 2012 55. Very clean and drives great.