Volvo
V70
Volvo V70: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassMidsize estate
Model years (US)2000–2010
New registrations (EU)2000–2019, 2022
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Volvo V70 – Third generation2006–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | December 2006–2016 |
| Model years | 2008–2016 |
| Platform | Volvo P3 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 I4 2.5 I5 T 3.0 I6 T 3.2 I6 Diesel 1.6–2.0 I4 2.0–2.4 I5 |
| Transmissions | Manual 5-speed Ford MTX75 6-speed Getrag MMT6 6-speed Volvo M66 Automatic 6-speed Ford MPS6 6-speed Aisin TF-80SC 8-speed Aisin TG-81SC |
| Wheelbase | 2,816 mm XC: 2,815 mm |
| Length | 4,823 mm XC: 4,838 mm |
| Width | 1,861 mm 2,106 mm with mirrors XC: 1,870 mm XC: 2,119 mm with mirrors |
| Height | 1,547 mm XC: 1,604 mm |
| Kerb weight | V70 1,579–1,801 kg XC 1,713–1,956 kg |
| Assembly | Sweden: Torslanda (Torslandaverken) |
| Designer | Stefan Jansson (exterior) Jonathan Disley (interior) |
Volvo V70 – Second generation2000–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 2000–2007 |
| Model years | 2000–2008 (V70) 2000–2003 (V70 XC) 2003–2008 (XC70) 2003–2007 (V70 R) |
| Platform | Volvo P2 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0–2.5 I5 Bi-Fuel 2.4 I5 Diesel 2.4 I5 (Volvo) 2.5 I5 (VW) |
| Transmissions | Manual 5-speed Volvo M56 / Volvo M58 6-speed Volvo M66 Automatic 5-speed Aisin AW55-50/51SN 6-speed Aisin TF-80SC |
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm XC: 2,764 mm |
| Length | 4,709 mm XC: 4,732 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm XC: 1,859 mm |
| Height | 2000–2003: 1,491 mm 2003–2007: 1,466 mm XC: 1,562 mm R AWD: 1,448 mm |
| Kerb weight | V70 1,505–1,645 kg V70 XC / XC70 1,690–1,735 kg V70 R AWD 1,740–1,770 kg |
| Assembly | Sweden: Torslanda (Torslandaverken) Belgium: Ghent (VCG) Malaysia: Shah Alam (SMA) Thailand: Samut Prakan |
| Designer | Peter Horbury Örjan Sterner (V70 exterior) Stefan Jansson (XC exterior) |
Volvo V70 – First generation1996–2000
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–2000 373,689 units V70: 1996–2000 (319,832 units) V70 XC: 1997–2000 (53,857 units) |
| Model years | 1997–2000 (V70) 1998–2000 (V70 XC) |
| Platform | Volvo P80 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0–2.5L I5 Bi-Fuel 2.4L I5 Diesel 2.5L I5 |
| Transmissions | Manual 5-speed Volvo M56 / M58 / M59 Automatic 4-speed Aisin AW50-42LE 5-speed Aisin AW55-50SN |
| Wheelbase | 1997–2000 FWD 2,664 mm 1997–1998 AWD 2,662 mm 1999–2000 AWD 2,654 mm |
| Length | 1997–1998: 4,722 mm 1999–2000: 4,729 mm XC: 4,735 mm |
| Width | 1,761 mm |
| Height | 1,427–1,453 mm R: 1,433–1,453 mm XC: 1,481 mm |
| Kerb weight | FWD 1,410–1,518 kg AWD 1,702–1,850 kg |
| Assembly | Sweden: Torslanda (Torslandaverken) Belgium: Ghent (VCG) Canada: Halifax (VHA) |
| Designer | Peter Horbury (exterior) José Luis Diaz de la Vega (interior) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2007 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2007 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005–2007 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2007 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2007 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2007 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2007 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-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) |
| 2000–2002 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| +3 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2010 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2007 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 8.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2007 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2005–2007 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2003–2007 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2004–2007 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2006–2007 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2004–2007 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2001–2004 | 2.3 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 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 |
| 2000–2002 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 2.3 L, 5 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| +2 more configurations |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Petrol | 1969 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1656–1668 kg | 140–144 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2015–2016 | Diesel | 1969 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1670–1811 kg | 108–118 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2015–2016 | Diesel | 1969 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1670–1811 kg | 112–118 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2016 | Diesel | 1969 cm³ | 133 kW (181 PS) | 1658–1854 kg | 109–122 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2016 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | 133 kW (181 PS) | 1761–1872 kg | 164 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2015–2016 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | 134 kW (182 PS) | 1781 kg | 156 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 1596 cm³ | 132 kW (179 PS) | 1593–1737 kg | 157–175 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1560 cm³ | 84 kW (114 PS) | 1598–1745 kg | 109–119 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2015 | Diesel | 1984 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1690–1817 kg | 119–149 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | 158 kW (215 PS) | 1761–1898 kg | 126–175 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 1984 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1675–1814 kg | 119–159 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2014 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1884–1898 kg | 175 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2014 | Natural gas (CNG) | 1984 cm³ | 160 kW (218 PS) | 1735–1842 kg | 157–165 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2014 | E85 flex-fuel | 1596 cm³ | 132 kW (179 PS) | 1701–1733 kg | 163–175 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 149 kW (203 PS) | 1636–1661 kg | 189–195 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | 151 kW (205 PS) | 1696–1915 kg | 144–187 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Natural gas (CNG) | 2521 cm³ | – | 1852–1897 kg | 167–193 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 2521 cm³ | – | 1771–1783 kg | 209–232 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 1997 cm³ | – | 1652–1796 kg | 157 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 | Midsize estate, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2010 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.3–3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 5, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 65 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 1,019–1,048 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,775 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,560–2,521 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 84–158 kW (114–215 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,593–1,898 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,816–2,820 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2010 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2019, 2022 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control and cruise | 111 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 105 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 97 | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| Engine and cooling | 93 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Electrical system | 89 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Airbags | 39 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 31 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Lights | 31 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Tyres | 23 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Seat belts | 22 | 2000, 2002, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2010: 631 complaints, 28 with a crash and 18 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.