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Volvo XC70

Model years 1999–2017 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2001, 2004. Fewest complaints: 2014, 2015, 2016.

417owner complaints
19recall campaigns
3,582service bulletins
19model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2001. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’99’01’02’05’08’11’14’1766’99’01’02’05’08’11’14’1766

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2015.

0.0%1.2%2.4%’03’05’07’09’11’13’15’160.9%0.0%1.2%2.4%’03’06’09’12’15’160.9%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
201700450 · 0
2016 XC70723240 · 0
2015 XC70613030 · 0
2014 XC70222450 · 0
2013 XC70822521 · 0
2012 XC701422510 · 0
2011 XC701532521 · 0
2010 XC701552390 · 1
2009 XC701552300 · 0
2008 XC703982292 · 1
2007 XC702521870 · 0
2006 XC701821760 · 0
2005 XC702721732 · 0
2004 XC70Most complaints10131702 · 3
2003 XC702441671 · 0
2002 XC703541580 · 1
2001 XC70Most complaints6651611 · 1
200000110 · 0
19990090 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Power train71
  • Fuel/propulsion system44
  • Suspension43
  • Electrical system43
  • Fuel system, gasoline35
  • Vehicle speed control34
  • Air bags24
  • Seat belts23

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 38 XC70 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 19 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2015200
2014211
2013321
2012630
2010200
2009110
2008100
2007410
2006101
2005542
20041173

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 6 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20162016 Volvo XC70 SW AWD————0.0 %
20152015 Volvo XC70 SW AWD————0.0 %
20142014 Volvo XC70 SW AWD————0.0 %
20132013 Volvo XC70 SW AWD————0.0 %
20122012 Volvo XC70 SW AWD————0.0 %
20112011 Volvo XC70 SW AWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 14 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.8–13.7 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2016XC70 T5 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS810.37.69.1213
2015XC70 T5 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS89.87.68.8202
2014XC70 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AS612.99.311.3260
2013XC70 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AS613.19.311.4262
2012XC70 3.2 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AS612.79.311.1255
2011XC70 3.2 AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AS613.29.611.6267
2010XC70 T6 AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS614.610.612.8294
2009XC70 3.2 AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AS615.310.413.1301
2008XC70 3.2 AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AS616.110.913.7315
2007XC70 AWD Turbo · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 5 cyl.AS514.410.412.6290
2006XC70 AWD Turbo · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 5 cyl.AS513.89.912.1278
2005XC70 AWD Turbo · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 5 cyl.AS514.510.512.7292
2004XC70 AWD Turbo · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 5 cyl.AS514.210.412.5288
2003XC70 AWD Turbo · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 5 cyl.AS514.310.212.4285

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

489 XC70 cars are on the New Zealand register; 50% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2016211
201542411
201425222
2013862
20121495
20111789
2010291415
2009291415
2008733142
2007471827
2006632635
2005812457
200429620
2003301613

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

9,301 XC70 cars are on Dutch roads; 40% arrived later as imports, and 631 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
201664834%€57,290
201564943%€59,925
201466239%€60,843
201342934%€63,335
201258037%€57,764
201144637%€59,930
201036747%€67,443
200935851%€70,908
20081,09239%€70,574
200796539%€64,182
200681136%€63,882
200594941%€62,244
200479142%€59,840
200349646%€52,614
20025893%€54,310

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

7,711 XC70 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 13% petrol, 87% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
2016635245,000 km
2015867251,000 km
2014711269,000 km
2013501286,000 km
2012482307,000 km
2011573316,000 km
2010393335,000 km
2009272338,000 km
2008804378,000 km
2007801366,000 km
2006492362,000 km
2005504374,000 km
2004346384,000 km
2003261400,000 km
200264405,000 km
20005384,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 167 XC70 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 3 of those collisions were fatal and 45 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
20253328
202428014
20233708
20223007
20213918

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

15,369 XC70 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
2017124
20169909
20151,55620
20141,65425
20131,49032
20121,26639
20111,69171
20101,27479
200991758
200883191
20071,009202
2006868246
2005930276
2004514209
2003309138
20025756
199911

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

18,057 XC70 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 69% passed first time, against 64% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
20161,02480%79%69,100 mi
20151,61680%75%79,500 mi
20141,72977%72%89,100 mi
20131,56276%68%99,900 mi
20121,34771%66%108,300 mi
20111,83371%63%117,500 mi
20101,43668%60%128,500 mi
20091,04169%59%130,100 mi
20081,02768%57%138,500 mi
20071,35959%57%141,600 mi
20061,26756%56%146,700 mi
20051,37558%56%158,100 mi
200482755%56%163,100 mi
200351353%57%161,100 mi
200210160%58%159,600 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaXC70All cars, same ages
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment13.5%15.8%
Suspension10.7%13.2%
Brakes8.1%9.2%
Tyres6.1%7.0%
Steering4.1%2.7%
Visibility3.8%5.7%
Body, chassis, structure2.6%5.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.2%4.4%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

98,180 new Volvo XC70 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2018, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2018 the largest markets were Sweden (7), Italy (3), Ireland (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
201811Sweden, Italy, Ireland1,978164 (NEDC)152
201742Italy, Sweden, Germany1,839147 (NEDC)137
201615,172Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany1,808—143
201520,244Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany1,839—141
201416,695Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany1,863—138
201312,786Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany1,902—135
201211,929Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany1,889—135
201111,811Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany1,882—134
20109,490Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany1,864——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the XC70 in 11 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/01490/21 · Injuries5 Nov 2021 · V70 and XC70

The driver airbag may be defective. As a result, fragments of the inflator inside the airbag may project out when the driver airbag is activated, causing injuries to the car occupants. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulati…

A12/01063/20 · Fire24 Jul 2020 · S80, S60, V70, XC70, S60cc, V60, XC60, V60cc, V40, V40cc

Air bubbles may remain in the engine cooling system when filling coolant. This can cause insufficient cooling and damage the engine, increasing the risk of fire in the engine compartment.

A12/01056/20 · Fire17 Jul 2020 · S80, S60, V70, XC70, S60cc, V60, XC60, V60cc, V40, V40cc

Air bubbles may remain in the engine's cooling system after filling with coolant.Consequently, the cooling of the engine might be impaired, causing the engine to overheat, leading to its damage or even to fire.

A12/00028/19 · Fire20 Dec 2019 · S80, V70, XC70, S60, S60CC, V60, V60CC, XC60, V40 and V40CC

Excessive carbon deposits could build up in the intake system of the engine.Additionally, the intake valve could leak.Consequently, the temperature of the intake air could rise, causing the engine intake manifold to melt and deform. This could lead to the engi…

A12/00032/19 · Fire, Injuries20 Dec 2019 · S80, V70, XC70, S60, S60CC, V60, V60CC, XC60, V40 and V40CC

Excessive carbon deposits could build up in the intake system of the engine. Consequently, the temperature of the intake air could rise, causing the engine's intake manifold to melt and deform. This could lead to the engine to stop, increasing the risk of acci…

A12/0977/16 · Injuries12 Aug 2016 · XC70, V60, XC60, V60CC, V40, V40CC

Owing to a faulty gas generator, the driver airbag may only partially deploy in the event of a road accident leading to an increased risk of injury for the driver.

A12/0325/16 · Injuries18 Mar 2016 · S60, S60CC, V60, V60CC, XC60, V70 and XC70

While driving, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may reset causing the engine to momentarily cut-off and restart while driving. It could also lead to a loss of power-steering assistance.

A12/0303/15 · Injuries6 Mar 2015 · S80, S60, V70, V60, XC60 and XC70

The handbrake may under certain conditions release inadvertently.

A12/1823/13 · Injuries13 Dec 2013 · S60, S80, V60, V70, XC60 and XC70

Early wear on the belt tensioner may lead to the auxiliary belt slipping off the tensioner. Should this happen, it may lead, without any prior warning, to loss of drive resulting in immobility of the vehicle and loss of power steering assistance.

A12/1474/12 · Injuries12 Oct 2012 · V60, V70, XC70, S80

The wiper-arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. If this occurs, it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power-assisted braking and more effort would need to be applied to the brake pedal than usual to slow the vehicle down. In the …

0480/12 · Injuries23 Mar 2012 · S60, V60, XC60, S80, V70 and XC70

The wire harness under the driver and/or passenger seat may not have been properly affixed to the seat frame during vehicle assembly. As such, the harness may get caught by the audio and/or back-up camera amplifier (mounted under either of the front seats) whe…

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

19 campaigns cover the XC70; the latest 12 are below.

21V800000 · Air bags14 Oct 2021 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

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.

20V378000 · Seat belts30 Jun 2020 · 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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.

15V555000 · Electrical system2 Sept 2015 · 2016

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.

13V377000 · Electrical system21 Aug 2013 · 2014

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.

12V415000 · Tires28 Aug 2012 · 2013

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. A software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will result in the "TPMS Service Required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving over 25 mph. The error will prevent the Tire Pressure Monitoring System from warning the driver that a tire needs air. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

12V075000 · Electrical system28 Feb 2012 · 2012

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. IN THESE VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE SEAT FRAME. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE SEATS ARE MOVED TO ADJUST THE SEATING POSITION, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY GET PULLED, CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT.

10V579000 · Engine and engine cooling17 Nov 2010 · 2011

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.

10V566000 · Equipment8 Nov 2010 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

10V489000 · Air bags13 Oct 2010 · 2010, 2011

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.

10V190000 · Equipment7 May 2010 · 2008, 2009, 2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE FMVSS LABEL, TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND A PAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAIN INCORRECT MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE INFLATION PRESSURE ACCORDING TO FMVSS 110.

09V483000 · Fuel system, gasoline18 Dec 2009 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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.

09V343000 · Electrical system1 Sept 2009 · 2009, 2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY NOT SEND A SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM). THIS MISSING SIGNAL TO THE PEM INHIBITS THE START OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO START THE ENGINE IN SPITE OF THE FUEL PUMP NOT BEING ACTIVATED DUE TO RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE AT IDLE BUT THEN THE ENGINE MAY STALL.

NHTSA recalls