Images: Volvo Mk.1-I C30 (2007-10)
Released in March 2007, the Volvo Mk.1 Phase I (Mk.1-I) C30 was a three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Ghent, Belgium, the front-wheel drive C30 range initially consisted of 2.4, D5 and T5 variants. In 2009, however, the D5 was replaced by the 2.0D. Sharing its Ford C1 platform with the Volvo S40 and Volvo V50, the C30 was 4252 mm long, 1782 mm wide, 1447 mm tall and had a 2640 mm long wheelbase… Read full Volvo C30 review Released in May 2010, the Volvo Mk.1 Phase II (Mk.1-II) C30 introduced a revised range with a slight facelift. As part of the update, the 2.4 LE was discontinued and the range was expanded with the introduction of the fuel-saving DRIVe variant. In August 2010, however, the 2.4 S and 2.0 D were discontinued. The Volvo Mk.1-II C30 could be identified by its new front bumper and air intakes, a larger Volvo iron mark within the honeycomb grille, re-shaped headlights, front quarter panels and contoured rear bumpers. Inside, an ‘Oyster Burst Deco’ texture was introduced for the centre stack and door panel inlays, while there was also honeycomb-style aluminium interior trim.Images: Volvo Mk.1-II C30 (2010-13)
