12 problems have been reported for the 2012 Volvo C30. The following chart shows the 6 most common problems for 2012 Volvo C30. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment with 4 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility (3 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment | |
| Visibility | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Service Brakes |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2012 Volvo C30 in the United States are 3,082 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Volvo C30 owners in the last 14 years is 12, and the age of the vehicle is 14, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 12 / 3,082 / 14 * 1000 = 0.28.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Volvo C30 model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Volvo C30 in 2012.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Volvo C30, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Volvo C30 with the Volvo C30 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 C30 is 12 while the average number of problems reported for the 7 model years of the Volvo C30 is 8.