Trim Report

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design2008

Includes:C30|T5 R-Design
$6,195
Starting From
8
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 8 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $6,195
Max $14,770
From $6,195
Fresh

T5 R-Design Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,499
$2K–$9K
8 listings106,250 avg miles
T5
From$4,950
17 listings|$5K–$14K
T5 R-Design
From$6,195
8 listings|$6K–$15K
T5 Version 2.0
From$2,499
6 listings|$2K–$9K

2008 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Pricing

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Where to Find Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Location data for all 2008 Volvo C30 trims combined

17States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (19%), but the remaining listings are spread across 16 other states nationwide.

Volvo C30 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Volvo C30 trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2008 Volvo C30, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 8 issues reported over 1 model years, vehicle speed control problems are the most common for the 2008 Volvo C30. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Vehicle Speed Control2
02Suspension2
03Engine And Engine Cooling1
04Seat Belts1
05Visibility,seats1
8 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volvo C30 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Volvo C30 trims

22–23mpg combined
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19-20city
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27-28hwy
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$3,550-$3,700/yr

The 2008 Volvo C30 delivers 22 to 23 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
C30 FWD - Automatic (S5)
23mpg
2.4L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
C30 FWD - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.4L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
C30 FWD - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
C30 FWD - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2008 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the T5 R-Design compare to other Volvo C30 trims?

The T5 R-Design occupies a distinct position in the Volvo C30 range. See how it stacks up on the 2008 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design?

Maintenance costs for the T5 R-Design align with the broader Volvo C30 ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is vehicle speed control. Check the 2008 Volvo C30 page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volvo C30 T5 R-Design?

For the T5 R-Design, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volvo C30 buyer's guide.

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