Volvo C30 Hatchback

Volvo C30 (2007-2013) review

The Volvo C30 is a three-door, four-seater coupe that rivals premium hatchbacks like the Audi A3

In-depth reviews

7 Feb 2013

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Volvo C30 2.0D SE

Can facelift give Swede new lease of life?

Road tests

5 Mar 2010

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Volvo C30

Do styling and chassis tweaks bring hatch into contention?

Road tests

29 Jan 2010

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Volvo C30 Electric

Swedish hatch set to join battery power revolution – and we try an early prototype.

Road tests

25 Sep 2009

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VOLVO C30: 15,167 miles

FINAL REPORT: It’s with sadness we say farewell to stylish Swede

Long-term tests

15 May 2009

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Volvo C30 D5 R-Design SE Sport

Third report: Our very own crash test dummy really rates three-door for safety.

Long-term tests

30 Mar 2009

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Volvo C30 1.6 DRIVe

Green tweaks also give stylish hatch a boost

Road tests

12 Dec 2008

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Volvo C30

Our new Volvo C30 is so eye-catching, it stands out beside even the most striking landmarks.

Long-term tests

21 May 2008

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Volvo C30 Recharge

Looking to a green future, Volvo's latest C30 based concept debuts eye-opening technology.

Road tests

2 Jan 2008

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Volvo C30 R-Design

Volvo has launched an all-new sporty trim level to its distinctive C30, but is it a hot hatch beater?

Road tests

5 Dec 2007

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Volvo C30 2.0D SE

Volvo's eagerly-awaited small hatch arrives in the UK - and it looks like a cracker

Road tests

8 Nov 2006

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C30 warms up for hot hatch battle

We're first behind the wheel of Volvo's scorching hatchback, the XC30

Road tests

1 Nov 2006

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Volvo C30 D5

Volvo's C30 is spacious, well built and desirable

Road tests

11 Oct 2006