Safety & Reliability

Safety & Reliability  - 2011 Volvo C30 Review - Reviews - Volvo C30

The Volvo C30 is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick, which means it scores the agency's highest rating, Good, in front, side and rear crash tests, and in a new roof-strength test that measures rollover protection. Antilock brakes and an electronic stability system are standard. See all the standard safety features here. Its predicted reliability is average.

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    Press to temporarily deactivate cruise control (put it in standby mode). The set speed, for example 55 mph, is then shown in parentheses. The previously set speed and time interval are resumed by ...

    Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS
    General information Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests designed to help abs ...

    Introduction
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