ANCAP :: Vehicle Crash Report

Volvo C30

Overall: 33.99 out of 37

Variant: 3 Dr Hatch

Kerb Weight: 1350 kg

Year: 2007

Engine: 1.8 litre

Category: Medium Car

Airbags: Dual front + side +curtain airbags

Vehicles tested after 1 January 2008 will require Electronic Stability Control in order to achieve a 5 star rating. This vehicle was tested prior to this date and may or may not meet this new requirement.

The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

The tested model of Volvo C30 was introduced in Australia during 2007. Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. Electronic stability control (ESC) is standard on the T5 and optional on other variants. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are self-adjusting. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash.

5 Stars. The Volvo C30 scored 14.99 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was slight risk of serious leg injury for the driver and passenger. The vehicle scored 15 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. Injury measurements were good but the side curtain did not deploy fully during the crash. A further 2 points were earned in the optional pole test.

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4pts, chest 4pts, upper legs 3pts, lower legs 3.99pts. The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 26mm and upwards 8mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 61mm and downwards 28mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 24mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash high manual effort was required to open the driver's door. The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column and dash components were a potential source of imjury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4pts, chest 4pts, abdomen 4pts, pelvis 4pts. The side curtain caught on a child restraint component and did not fully deploy. The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test since it had head-protecting side airbags and had a low risk of head injury in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.


	Offset Crash Test at 64km/h		Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h
	Driver	Pass.	Driver

HIC	169	169	74
Acceleration	34.4	32.1	26.2

Shear	0.23	0.38	None
Tension	1.28	0.86	None
Extension	15.4	9.5	None

Acceleration	None	None	None
Compression	18.74	17.17	19.85
Viscous Criterion	0.04	0.05	0.15

Force	None	None	0.54

Force	None	None	1.65

Force Left	0.73	1.1
Force Right	1.69	0.09
Knee Displ. Left	0	1
Knee Displ. Right	1.2	0

Force Left	1.36	2.01
Force Right	1.74	1.83
Index Left (Up/Low)	0.25/0.3	0.36/0.15
Index Right (Up/Low)	0.28/0.14	0.29/0.21