Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2013
22,617 new Volvo V70 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2013; the largest markets were Sweden (12,392), Germany (3,128), the Netherlands (1,836).
- Average mass
- 1,790 kg
- Average power
- 124 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 86% · Petrol 9.2% · E85 ethanol 2.2% · Natural gas 2.1%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2013 Volvo V70 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 diesel (120 kW, 161 hp), 1.6 petrol (132 kW, 177 hp) and 1.6 diesel (84 kW, 113 hp), out of 8 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 diesel | 120 kW 161 hp | 598 |
| 1.6 petrol | 132 kW 177 hp | 578 |
| 1.6 diesel | 84 kW 113 hp | 284 |
| 2.0 diesel | 100 kW 134 hp | 184 |
| 2.4 diesel | 158 kW 212 hp | 72 |
| 2.0 petrol | 157 kW 211 hp | 47 |
| 2.0 petrol | 177 kW 237 hp | 36 |
| 1.6 ethanol | 132 kW 177 hp | 20 |
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
1,852 first registered in 2013 are on Dutch roads; 29% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €47,810.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde881
- Band onvoldoende profiel775
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt335
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm324
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld311
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)265
- Richtingaanwijzers kleur wijkt af/niet toegestaan262
- Band beschadigd249
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,657 cars built in 2013 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 39 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, 1,717 of these cars first registered in 2013 took their annual MOT test. 76% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2013 the figure was 68%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.0% | 12.5% |
| Tyres | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Suspension | 4.2% | 10.4% |
| Steering | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Brakes | 3.8% | 6.8% |
| Visibility | 2.8% | 4.7% |
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
1,841 of these cars first registered in 2013 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 308,000 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
6 2013 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2013 Volvo V70.
| 2020298 30 Jun 2020 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
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 2013 Volvo V70: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10249398 | Left front LED flickers after turning car off - Check outer position bulbs |
| 10249191 | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method |
| 10241661 | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| 10241651 | Rubber cushion |
| 10234826 | Left front LED flickers after turning car off |
| 10234763 | Keyless Drive receiver issues |
| 10234662 | To further enhance the customer?s Volvo ownership experience, Volvo Car USA, LLC offers the MY 2013 and later Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance Program. Model Year 2013 and later vehicles, the service intervals are every 10,000 miles and ALL 2013 and later vehicles must use synthetic oil only. |
| 10224584 | Expendable Items Parts List. |
| 10219421 | Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions |
| 10219302 | Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair. |
| 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 |
| 10205639 | Volvo Complimentary Factory schedualed maintenance |
| 10203167 | Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure |
| 10088374 | WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. EACH REPAIR LINE MUST HAVE A SEPARATE AND IDENTIFIABLE TIME PUNCH FOR THE RESPECTIVE REPAIR FOR ALL REPAIR TYPES, I.E., WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY, AND INTERNAL. |
| 10086967 | THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN : TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE CUSTOMERS VOLVO OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE, VOLVO CAR USA, LLC ANNOUNCES THE MY 2013 MY2016 VOLVO COMPLIMENTARY FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM USA. |
| 10086964 | THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN : TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE CUSTOMERS VOLVO OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE, VOLVO CAR USA, LLC ANNOUNCES THE MY 2013 MY2016 VOLVO COMPLIMENTARY FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM USA. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)