Volvo V70/XC70
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
The 2004 V70/XC70 has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.
The 2004 Volvo V70/XC70 has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA.
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The 2004 Volvo V70/XC70 has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA.
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2004 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
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2015
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2021
2022
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2025
Powertrain
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
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2021
2022
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2025
Engine Major
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
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2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Minor
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Cooling
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Electrical
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Transmission Major
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Transmission Minor
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Drive System
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
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2015
2016
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2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Exhaust
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
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2017
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2021
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2025
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
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2018
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2020
2021
2022
2023
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Brakes
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
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2020
2021
2022
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2024
2025
Climate System
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
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2015
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2017
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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Build Quality
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
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2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
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2025
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Body Hardware
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Paint/Trim
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
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Noises/Leaks
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2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
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2015
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2019
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2021
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trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
AIR BAGS
Oct 14, 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V800000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
194546
EQUIPMENT
Nov 08, 2010
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Summary:
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
What should you do:
VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
For more information:
VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R231.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
10V566000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
416
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 18, 2009
IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Summary:
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
For more information:
VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R220.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09V483000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
158733
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 05, 2007
MISFIRE MAY OCCUR DURING DRIVING THAT, IN TURN, WILL REDUCE THE ENGINE TORQUE AND IN THE WORST CASE SCENARIO, THE ENGINE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSAFE SITUATION AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LOCATED ON THE LEFT END OF THE FUEL RAIL MAY, AT TIMES, TRANSMIT INCORRECT SIGNAL REGARDING THE FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IF THE SIGNAL IS OUTSIDE OF THE PRE-PROGRAMMED ALLOWABLE LIMITS, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MAY BE SET AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. THE SOLDERED JOINTS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR MAY CRACK DUE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGES AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
For more information:
VOLVO RECALL NO.R181.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
07V226000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
32189
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 29, 2007
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Summary:
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
What should you do:
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
07E023000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
13128
STEERING
Jan 16, 2004
THIS DRIVING CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND THE SPINDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE STEERING MAY BECOME LESS RESPONSIVE AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL PLAY.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE OF NUT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
For more information:
VOLVO RECALL NO. R133.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
04V029000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
29986
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