Volvo
C70
Volvo C70: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeVolvo
ClassSubcompact car
Model years (US)2000–2004, 2006–2013
New registrations (EU)2000–2015, 2021, 2023
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Volvo C70 – Second generation2005–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005–2013 (89,080 units) |
| Model years | 2006–2013 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé convertible |
| Layout | Front engine front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volvo P1 platform |
| Engines | petrol 2435 cc B5244S4/S5 I5 2521 cc B5254T3/T7 turbo I5 diesel 1984 cc D5204T/T5 turbo I5 1997 cc D4204T turbo I4 2400 cc D5244T8/T13 turbo I5 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed Volvo M56 manual 6-speed Volvo M66 manual 5-speed Aisin AW55-50SN automatic 6-speed Aisin TF-80SC automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Length | 2007–2010 4,582 mm 2011–2013 4,613 mm |
| Width | 2007–2010 1,820 mm 2011–2013 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,685–1,745 kg |
| Assembly | Sweden: Uddevalla (Uddevallaverken) Italy: Turin (Pininfarina) |
| Designer | Steve Mattin (Senior Vice President of Design) Fedde Talsma (design manager) John Kinsey Ravi D'Souza (Interior) Tony Pettman (interior) |
Volvo C70 – First generation1996–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–2005 (76,809 units) 1996–2002 (C70 coupé) 1997–2005 (C70 convertible) |
| Model years | 1997–2002 (C70 coupé) 1998–2005 (C70 convertible) |
| Body styles | 2-door cabriolet 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front engine front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volvo P80 platform |
| Engines | 2.0–2.4L I5 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed Volvo M56 manual 4-speed Aisin AW50-42LE automatic 5-speed Aisin AW55-50SN automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm |
| Length | 1997–2002 4,720 mm 2003–2005 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,400–1,426 mm |
| Kerb weight | Coupé 1,499–1,547 kg Convertible 1,625–1,675 kg |
| Assembly | Sweden: Uddevalla (Uddevallaverken) |
| Designer | Ian Callum, Peter Horbury (exterior) José Luis Diaz de la Vega (interior) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2013 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2011 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2008 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2008 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2004 | 2.3 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2004 | 2.3 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2004 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000 | 2.3 L, 5 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2013 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2007–2011 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2001–2004 | 2.3 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2000–2004 | 2.3 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2001–2004 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 2.3 L, 5 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 2521 cm³ | 169 kW (230 PS) | 1717–1793 kg | 219 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 1984 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1739–1828 kg | 154–169 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 1984 cm³ | 130 kW (177 PS) | 1755–1828 kg | 154–169 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 2435 cm³ | – | 1683–1747 kg | 212–229 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 1997 cm³ | – | 1702–1763 kg | 158–167 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | – | 1747–1820 kg | 174–193 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car, Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2004, 2006–2013 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.3–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 5 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 36 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 227–368 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,379–2,577 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,984–2,521 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 110–169 kW (150–230 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,683–1,828 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,640 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2004, 2006–2013 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2015, 2021, 2023 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Body and structure | 44 | 2007, 2008, 2012 |
| Electrical system | 35 | 2000, 2004, 2007 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 16 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Wheels | 15 | 2000, 2001, 2006 |
| Speed control and cruise | 14 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Engine and cooling | 14 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Airbags | 10 | 2004, 2006, 2011 |
| Tyres | 9 | 2000, 2001, 2008 |
| Steering | 7 | 2000, 2002, 2008 |
| Brakes | 7 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2004, 2006–2013: 176 complaints, 7 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.