Styling

I've been a fan of the Volvo S40's face since it was last redesigned, and I'm glad to see the look spreading across the Volvo brand to models like the S80 and now the C30, which is related to both the S40 sedan and V50 wagon. C30-specific cues include black eyebrows on the upper portion of the headlights and more aggressive trim pieces on the lower portion of the front bumper. It's an assertive look, but as you move around to the back of the car, the hatchback starts to look a little funky.
The C30's downward sloping roofline leads into one of the most unique liftgates available. It's an all-glass affair that has a sculptural quality; it looks like it belongs on the wall of an art gallery, not on the back of a Volvo. According to C30 producer manager Art Battaglia, the hatch design was inspired by the Volvo 1800 ES, which was sold in the U.S. in limited numbers in the early '70s. The glass hatch is bordered by elongated taillights similar to the ones on Volvo's SUVs and wagons, and the D-pillars are dramatically raked forward.
The result is one of the most stylish hatchbacks on the road. The style isn't without its downsides, but I'll address those later in the Cargo & Towing section.
See also:
Rear fog light
The single rear fog light is located in the driver's side taillight cluster.
The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/low beam headlights.
Press the button to switch ...
Checking and adding oil
Location of the filler cap and dipstick
Volvo recommends Castrol oil products
NOTE
Before checking the oil:
The car should be parked on a level surface.
If the engine is warm, wait f ...
Label information
Location of labels
List of labels
1 Model
plate. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Codes for color and upholstery, etc. The
model plate is located on the rear side of
the B-pillar (the p ...
