Volvo C30 (D5 R-Design SE Sport)

£18495

0845 243 9857 teletext_phone_number_1 0845 243 9857 Johnsons of Gloucester

Shepherd Road
Off Cole Avenue
GLOUCESTER
Gloucestershire
GL2 5EP

Mileage

14851

Registration

08 08

Transmission

Manual

Colour

Black

Standard Features for this model

Body Glass

Automatic rain sensing wipers, Electric front windows, Rear wiper, Tinted windows

Brakes

ABS + EBD + EBA, DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control

Chassis/ Suspension

Dynamic chassis

Driver Aids

Cruise control, PAS

Driver Information

Exterior temperature gauge, Information centre, Intelligent driver information system (IDIS)

Driving Mirrors

Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass and humidity sensor, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Silver door mirrors

Embelishment Trims

Blue instrument dials, Deco aluminium trim

Entertainment

Steering wheel audio controls

Exterior Body Features

Matt Silver grille, R Design body kit, Rear spoiler

Exterior Lights

Day running lights, Front fog lights, Headlamp levelling, Home safe and approach lighting, Side marker illumination

Heating/ Cooling/ Ventilation

ECC electronic climate control with AQS, Pollen filter

Interior Features

12V Accessory socket, Aluminium sports pedals, Bottle holder, Front centre armrest, Front cupholders, Front storage box, Height/reach adjustable steering column, Leather sports steering wheel and gear knob with aluminium inserts, Rear centre armrest

Interior Lights

Front reading lights

Safety

Dual stage Driver/Passenger Airbags, Front/rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, Inflatable curtain, SIPS airbags

Seats

4 three point seatbelts, Driver's seat height and lumbar adj, Head restraints for all seats, Isofix attachments on rear seats, Passenger seat height/lumbar adjustment, Split folding rear seats, Sports seats, WHIPS - Whiplash Protection System

Security

Anti theft alarm, Deadlocking system, Immobiliser, Key integrated remote control central locking, Level sensor, Locking fuel filler cap, Locking wheel nuts

Vanity Mirrors

Illuminated driver/passenger vanity mirrors

Summary

Swedens answer to the Audi A3 is a great drive - but don't expect to get any wet Labradors in the back.

Styling

Front end is generic small Volvo, but the nicely crafted rear should help the C30 stand out from the crowd.

Handling

The C30 is safe, composed and grippy - but it lacks the sort of dynamic driving experience offered by the BMW 1 Series.

Comfort

Comfortable and well insulated thanks to excellent seats and good sound-deadening. Firm ride can get choppy on rougher surfaces.

Quality

Built as youd expect for a modern Volvo - solid and with a good range of classy-feeling materials. The digital displays look a bit cheap, though.

Performance

The basic petrol engines are going to struggle with big loads and empty roads, but the range-topping versions are predictably rapid. Diesels good except the excessively crude

Roominess

Compared to segment rivals the C30 is more than spacious enough. But against peoples expectations of what a Volvo should offer in terms of room and practicality, it doesnt quite measure up.

Costs

Smaller petrol engines and diesels give good economy, but Volvo servicing is expensive and depreciation is untested.

Value

Good equipment levels and the wide choice of powerplants mean the C30 looks like good value compared to direct rivals - but they wear premium badges and it doesnt.

Stereo

Standard audio system is excellent, with a range of upgrades also available. Satnav isnt one of the better-looking systems, but it works well enough.

Added Extras

None

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