2012 Volvo C30  

#36 of 2012 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#81 of all 2012 vehicles

The C30, part of Volvo's lineup since 2008, is a midsize hatchback with seating up to 4. The Volvo C30 has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. Volvo offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.

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The 2012 Volvo C30 is below average compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2012 Volvo C30 has a score of 75, implying a 0.049% chance of driver death (4.4% chance of injury).

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We estimate that the 2012 Volvo C30 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.049% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.5936%, meaning the average driver has a 0.049% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.5936% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2012 Volvo C30 is 5% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2012 Volvo C30 is 3% less likely to result in a fatal accident.