Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2007 Volvo V70, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Power train1
- Tires1
- Air bags1
- Engine1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 3 2007 V70 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2007 Volvo V70 failed the safety check 3.43% of the time — 42% more often than the average 2007 passenger car (2.42%). Median odometer at inspection: 145,778 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2007 Volvo V70 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.4 petrol (103 kW, 138 hp), 2.4 petrol (125 kW, 168 hp) and 2.5 petrol (147 kW, 197 hp), out of 10 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 petrol | 103 kW 138 hp | 944 |
| 2.4 petrol | 125 kW 168 hp | 562 |
| 2.5 petrol | 147 kW 197 hp | 437 |
| 2.4 diesel | 136 kW 182 hp | 434 |
| 2.5 petrol | 154 kW 207 hp | 287 |
| 2.4 diesel | 120 kW 161 hp | 275 |
| 2.0 petrol | 132 kW 177 hp | 177 |
| 3.0 petrol | 210 kW 282 hp | 172 |
| 3.2 petrol | 175 kW 235 hp | 139 |
| 2.4 diesel | 93 kW 125 hp | 60 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
3,556 first registered in 2007 are on Dutch roads; 34% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €50,509.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde1,656
- Band onvoldoende profiel1,328
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af1,160
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)1,033
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt1,010
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld688
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm594
- Band beschadigd573
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
2,225 cars built in 2007 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 389 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 2,931 of these cars first registered in 2007 took their annual MOT test. 61% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2007 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.0% | 20.6% |
| Brakes | 13.2% | 11.9% |
| Suspension | 10.6% | 17.2% |
| Tyres | 9.2% | 7.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| Visibility | 4.8% | 7.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
3,587 of these cars first registered in 2007 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 348,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
43 2007 cars are on the New Zealand register; 86% arrived as used imports, 14% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 9 variants: combined 10.7–13.0 L/100 km (about 18–22 mpg US), CO₂ 246–299 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| V70 2.4 · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| V70 2.4 · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.8 | 8.9 | 11.0 |
| V70 2.5T Turbo · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.3 | 8.9 | 11.3 |
| V70 2.5T AWD Turbo · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.2 | 9.1 | 11.4 |
| V70 T5 Turbo · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.3 | 9.0 | 11.4 |
| V70 2.5T AWD Turbo · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.4 | 9.4 | 11.6 |
| V70 T5 Turbo · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.5 | 9.7 | 11.8 |
| V70 R AWD Turbo · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 10.4 | 12.6 |
| V70 R AWD Turbo · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 15.2 | 10.3 | 13.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2007 Volvo V70.
| 2010396 8 Nov 2010 | Accessories On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date… |
| 2007098 26 Mar 2007 | Electrical On certain vehicles, the electric cooling fan control unit's metal cover may not have received the specified corrosion protection during manufacturing process. … |
| 2006325 28 Nov 2006 | Label Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120. The certification label information was not printed in the prescribed manner or order. Cor… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2007 Volvo V70: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11007925 | Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service |
| 10249191 | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method |
| 10241661 | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| 10241651 | Rubber cushion |
| 10219421 | Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions |
| 10213887 | Center wheel caps, removal instruction |
| 10213885 | The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve. |
| 10213883 | ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations |
| 10213882 | Battery Charger/maintainer requirement |
| 10212892 | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) |
| 10212891 | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| 10190794 | Create PB with attached word doc. |
| 10190559 | This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns. |
| 10190558 | This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns. |
| 10188881 | Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performance expectations and parameters and assisting retailers in focusing on individual processes and procedures, all retailers are provided with adequate tools to help achieve the ultimate goal of qualifying for self-authorization status. |
| 10182703 | This is a Technical Journal: It has been noticed on requested materials that PAS sensors are analyzed without finding any fault on the parts. As a help to the troubleshooting on parking assistance system, we have developed some points of possible actions in case of problems. False detection may be caused by various reason explained in this Technical Journal. |
| 10181041 | Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them. |
| 10179681 | This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder |
| 10178520 | This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman |
| 10178516 | This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman |
| 10178503 | Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them. |
| 10177392 | Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order. |
| 10177386 | Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information |
| 10175785 | This is a Technical Journal: Unusual noise while driving from sealing ring. check first if the sealing ring is displaced, if so, proceed with replacement of the sealing ring |
| 10173760 | This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)