Volvo C30 bucket seat guide
2006 to 2013
Planted Technology confirm a bracket for the C30, 2006 to 2013, base mount. SW Motorsports build two roll cage variants specifically for this car, a half cage kit and a bolt-in half cage, so a trackday build is straightforward.
Most bucket seats on this page are side mount, so a set of side mounts on top of the Planted bracket is the usual route.
- Planted bracket is confirmed for the C30, 2006 to 2013, £222.60, base mount
- SW Motorsports build a Half Roll Cage Kit at £383.96 and a Bolt In Half Roll Cage at £772.00
- The OMP ARS-R at £513.60 covers a 36in to 38in waist, the widest fit on this page
- The Sparco SPR at £1,858.94 is the premium reclining option
- All FIA harnesses carry a stamped expiry date that ends their competition life regardless of wear
- The standard rear seat belt mounts are not rated for harness shoulder strap loads
The fitting bracket
Planted Technology confirm a bracket for the C30, 2006 to 2013, at £222.60 per seat, base mount. It bolts to the factory floor mounting points. Most bucket seats on this page are side mount, so a set of side mounts on top of the bracket is needed.
The fitting kit
The bracket is priced per seat, so two front seats means two orders.
- Planted Technology bracket, £222.60 per seat, C30 2006 to 2013, base mount
- Sparco FIA Steel Side Mount Brackets, £90.00 fits Sparco, OMP, Cobra and Sabelt side-mount seats
- Cobra Steel Side Mounts, £74.40 side-mount seats only
- Sparco Sliding Runner Kit, £41.94 per seat, 345mm x 271mm bolt pattern
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FIA competition bucket seats
The Cobra Monaco Pro at £282.00 is the cheapest FIA shell. The OMP Champ-R at £381.60 the Mirco RS2 3D at £425.40 and the Cobra Imola GT Track at £534.60 sit in the middle. The OMP ARS-R at £513.60 covers 36in to 38in waist, and the Sparco Evo QRT at £570.00 sits at the top of the range.
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Reclining sport seats
The Sparco R333 at £449.47 and the Auto Style GT Red Tartan at £345.00 are the entry point for a C30 doing road miles. The Cobra Daytona at £599.00 and the Cobra Misano Anniversary at £1,649.00 sit further up, and the Sparco SPR at £1,858.94 is the premium option on this page.
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Our recommendationTell us the intended use before ordering the seat
With one confirmed bracket, the seat question comes down to how the car is used. Cameron works out the fit and the best combination for a given car, so tell him your height, build and intended use, and he will narrow the list.
Harnesses
There is no harness made specifically for the C30, so you are fitting a universal belt and working out the mounting yourself. The standard rear seat belt mounts are not rated for harness shoulder strap loads, so one of the cages below, a bolt-in harness bar, or a fabricated anchor point is needed.
The Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370 and the TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite at £294.00 are both FIA 8853-2016. The TRS Magnum 4 Point at £139 is FIA 8854-1998. All three carry a stamped expiry date regardless of wear. For a road or trackday car, the Takata Drift II and III and the TRS Clubman belts cost less, though none of those four are HANS compatible.
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Our recommendationConfirm the anchor before the belt
Tell us whether the car is caged, what is behind the seats now, and whether a head restraint is going in, and we will tell you what the shoulder straps can anchor to before you spend anything on the belt.
Roll cages
SW Motorsports build a Half Roll Cage Kit at £383.96 for a DIY installation, and a Bolt In Half Roll Cage at £772.00 for a fully supplied kit. Both are confirmed specifically for the C30.
If competing, check the specification against your class regulations before ordering, and keep the sign-off paperwork with the logbook. Pad any tube within reach of a helmet, and tell your insurer, because a cage is a notifiable modification.
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What fits what
All seats below fit the C30 on the Planted bracket, with side mounts added where the mounting column says side mount. Where a cell says not listed, the manufacturer has not published that figure.
| Seat | Mounting | Approval | Driver height | Waist | HANS |
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| Cobra Monaco Pro | Base or side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Under 6ft | 32" to 36" | HANS friendly |
| OMP ARS-R | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | All heights | 36" to 38" | HANS friendly |
| OMP Champ-R | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Under 6ft | 32" to 36" | HANS friendly |
| Mirco RS2 3D | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | All heights | 32" to 36" | HANS friendly |
| Sparco Evo QRT | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cobra Imola GT Track | Not listed | FIA 8855-1999 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Reclining sport seats | |||||
| Sparco R333 | Base mount, 345mm x 271mm | Road and track | Under 6ft | 32" to 36" | Not listed |
| Cobra Daytona | Base mount, 291mm x 330mm | Road and track | All heights | 32" to 38" | Not listed |
| Cobra Misano Anniversary | Base mount, 291mm x 330mm | Road and track | All heights | 32" to 38" | Not listed |
Common questions
Which bracket does the C30 need?
Planted Technology confirm one at £222.60 per seat, for 2006 to 2013, base mount. It is priced per seat, so two front seats means two orders.
Is there a roll cage for the C30?
Yes. SW Motorsports build a Half Roll Cage Kit at £383.96 and a Bolt In Half Roll Cage at £772.00, both confirmed specifically for this car.
Which seat suits a wider driver?
The OMP ARS-R covers 36in to 38in waist, the widest listing on this page.
Which harness should I buy?
For FIA competition, the Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370 and the TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite at £294.00 both meet 8853-2016, and the TRS Magnum 4 Point at £139 meets 8854-1998. For road and trackday use, the Takata Drift II and III and the TRS Clubman belts cost less but are not HANS compatible.
Can I use the standard rear seat belt mounts for the harness?
No. They are not rated for the loads a harness shoulder strap puts through them in an impact. One of the cages above, a bolt-in harness bar, or a fabricated anchor point is needed instead.
More help
If you want the bracket confirmed against your specific car, or a cage checked against your class regulations, the contact link is the quickest way to get it looked at.
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