C30 Question

skoosh · Mar 12th, 2013, 16:18

Hi all,
I recently bought my first Volvo (and car for that matter) it's a Volvo c30 registered Feb 2008 (just turned 5) from a local used car dealer. Basically as I have no sort of motor background at all I figured this would be the best place to ask my question.

In short, the lower grille (air intake I think) below where the crest is doesnt have a grille on it, it's just a hole. Originally the dealer had said it had been stolen and he was going to replace that grille for me. He phoned me today to say that my model of the car didn't actually come with a lower intake grille when it was manufactured. I was wondering if anyone could confirm or deny this as it seems a bit strange to me. I apologise in advance as I don't really know what I'm talking about when it comes to this sort of thing and figure some of you guys would be fairly expert.

Thanks in advance, a very excited new Volvo driver.

SonyVaio · Mar 12th, 2013, 16:26

Confirmed, the C30 does not have a lower grille. On this occasion the car dealer is correct.

I do like how he has changed his storey though! Stolen??

Some people do get some wire mesh to cover that area and it is not a bad idea, the radiator thing you can see through that gapping hole is the intercooler (assuming you have a turbo model), some sort of wire mesh will help a little in protecting the intercooler from damage.

The S40 and V50 both came with lower grilles but if you look at one of these the size of the holes means there may as well be no grille.

Ninja59 · Mar 12th, 2013, 17:39

Fiat Grande Punto grill with ends cut off fits the gap.

And yes it did not come with one.

mattievrs · Mar 12th, 2013, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja59

Fiat Grande Punto grill with ends cut off fits the gap.

And yes it did not come with one.

Any pics of one "fitted"?

Ninja59 · Mar 12th, 2013, 18:47

Unfortunately no as the one place that had access to pictures of it is no longer alive (C30 World).

marc · Mar 12th, 2013, 19:19

Here it is on C30Crew, with a pic too. CLICKY

scoobysn7x · Apr 27th, 2013, 21:43

I noticed today on my girlfriends car that there a couple of dents in the radiator behind this gap, I can't see any leaks is this something to worry about? going to look into getting a grill as it seems stupid that theres no protection there.

Daim · Apr 27th, 2013, 22:04

Nothing to worry about... That radiator takes a lot of beating! Mine has withstod the last 7 years with many dents and dings...

Mar 12th, 2013, 16:18	#1
skoosh New Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2013 10:24 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Belfast	C30 Question Hi all, I recently bought my first Volvo (and car for that matter) it's a Volvo c30 registered Feb 2008 (just turned 5) from a local used car dealer. Basically as I have no sort of motor background at all I figured this would be the best place to ask my question. In short, the lower grille (air intake I think) below where the crest is doesnt have a grille on it, it's just a hole. Originally the dealer had said it had been stolen and he was going to replace that grille for me. He phoned me today to say that my model of the car didn't actually come with a lower intake grille when it was manufactured. I was wondering if anyone could confirm or deny this as it seems a bit strange to me. I apologise in advance as I don't really know what I'm talking about when it comes to this sort of thing and figure some of you guys would be fairly expert. Thanks in advance, a very excited new Volvo driver.

Mar 12th, 2013, 19:19	#6
marc VOC Member Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2019 00:08 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jersey View Photos By: marc	Here it is on C30Crew, with a pic too. CLICKY __________________ C30 D5 SE Lux with added Polestar!! C30CREW.COM

Apr 27th, 2013, 22:04	#8
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Today 20:59 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Nothing to worry about... That radiator takes a lot of beating! Mine has withstod the last 7 years with many dents and dings... __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Mar 12th, 2013, 16:26	#2
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Confirmed, the C30 does not have a lower grille. On this occasion the car dealer is correct. I do like how he has changed his storey though! Stolen?? Some people do get some wire mesh to cover that area and it is not a bad idea, the radiator thing you can see through that gapping hole is the intercooler (assuming you have a turbo model), some sort of wire mesh will help a little in protecting the intercooler from damage. The S40 and V50 both came with lower grilles but if you look at one of these the size of the holes means there may as well be no grille.

Mar 12th, 2013, 17:39	#3
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Fiat Grande Punto grill with ends cut off fits the gap. And yes it did not come with one.

Mar 12th, 2013, 18:47	#5
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Unfortunately no as the one place that had access to pictures of it is no longer alive (C30 World).

Apr 27th, 2013, 21:43	#7
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2024 18:25 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	I noticed today on my girlfriends car that there a couple of dents in the radiator behind this gap, I can't see any leaks is this something to worry about? going to look into getting a grill as it seems stupid that theres no protection there.

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