Volvo C70 second generation

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The Volvo C70 second generation (2006–2014): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 46 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: P1, 542 · Sold in: European Union, France, United Kingdom, United States, and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,580–4,620 mm RDW	4,580 mm TC	4,582–4,613 mm
Width	1,820–1,850 mm RDW	1,820 mm TC	1,820–1,834 mm
Height	1,410 mm RDW	1,410 mm TC	1,400 mm
Wheelbase	2,640 mm RDW	2,640 mm TC	2,640 mm
Front track	1,550 mm ASTRA	1,550 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,560 mm ASTRA	1,540 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,586–1,659 kg RDW	1,736–1,750 kg TC	1,685–1,803 kg
Mass in running order	1,686–1,759 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,068–2,150 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,500 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	368 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,379 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	200–235 km/h RDW	–	200–240 km/h
Torque	320–400 Nm ASTRA	–	220–400 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/50R17, 215/55R16, 235/40R18, 235/45R17, 205/55R16, 225/45R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	75.5% (73.9–76.9)	77.9%	3,060
13 years and older	65.1% (64.3–65.9)	69.2%	13,917

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	41.3%	39.0%
Tyres	37.4%	31.2%
Brakes	28.3%	34.8%
Lights and electrics	22.5%	26.8%
Body, chassis and structure	18.1%	16.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	7.6%	11.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

109 complaints for model years 2006–2013. 3 crashes · 2 fires · 2 injuries · 1 death

Body and structure 42

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 46 versions of the Volvo C70 second generation

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European Union 13 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2011–2014	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	160–163 g/km	11,395
2011–2014	2.5 L	169 kW (230 PS)	Petrol	219 g/km	1,981
2011–2014	2.0 L	130 kW (177 PS)	Diesel	162–166 g/km	2,751
2013	2.0 L	–	Other fuel	162 g/km	90
2011	2.0 L	100 kW (136 PS)	Diesel	164 g/km	116
2011	2.4 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Petrol	224 g/km	34
2011	2.4 L	132 kW (179 PS)	Diesel	193 g/km	16
2010	2.0 L	–	Diesel	163 g/km	3,512
2010	2.0 L	–	Diesel	162 g/km	2,782
2010	2.4 L	–	Diesel	188 g/km	934
2010	2.4 L	–	Petrol	222 g/km	854
2010	2.5 L	–	Petrol	216 g/km	630
2010	–	–	Petrol	217 g/km	12

United Kingdom 20 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013D3 Automatic · D4 Automatic · D3 Auto and 1 more trim	2.0 L	–	Diesel	Automatic	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	169 g/km
2013D3 Manual · D4 Manual	2.0 L	–	Diesel	Manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
2013D4 Manual	2.0 L	–	Diesel	Manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
2013T5 · T5 Auto	2.5 L	–	Petrol	Automatic	9.4 L/100 km NEDC	219 g/km
2012D3 Automatic · D4 Automatic · D3 Auto and 1 more trim	2.0 L	–	Diesel	6-speed automatic	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	169 g/km
2012D3 Manual · D4 Manual	2.0 L	–	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
2012D4 Manual	2.0 L	–	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
2012T5 · T5 Auto	2.5 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.4 L/100 km NEDC	219 g/km
2009–20102.0D · 2.0D Powershift	2.0 L	–	Diesel	6-speed automatic	6.3 L/100 km NEDC	167 g/km
2008–20102.0D	2.0 L	–	Diesel	6-speed manual	6.0–6.1 L/100 km NEDC	158–161 g/km
2007–2010D5 Geartronic	2.4 L	–	Diesel	5-speed automatic	7.3–7.4 L/100 km NEDC	193–196 g/km
2008–2010D5	2.4 L	–	Diesel	6-speed manual	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	174 g/km
2007–20102.4i (170 PS) · 2.4i (170PS) · 2.4 (170ps)	2.4 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.0 L/100 km NEDC	215 g/km
2007–20102.4i (170 PS) Geartronic · 2.4i (170PS) Geartronic · 2.4i (170ps) Geartronic	2.4 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.6 L/100 km NEDC	229 g/km
2010T5 Geartronic	2.5 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.4 L/100 km NEDC	219 g/km
2006–2010T5	2.5 L	–	Petrol	6-speed manual	8.9–9.1 L/100 km NEDC	209–217 g/km
20091.8	1.8 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.3 L/100 km NEDC	174 g/km
2006–2009T5 · T5 Geartronic	2.5 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.8 L/100 km NEDC	234 g/km
20062.4i (170 bhp)	2.4 L	127 kW (172 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.0 L/100 km NEDC	215 g/km
20062.4i (170 bhp)	2.4 L	127 kW (172 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.6 L/100 km NEDC	229 g/km

France 5 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2012C70 D3 (150ch) Geartronic 6	–	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	169 g/km
2012C70 D3 (150ch) BVM6	–	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
2012C70 D4 (177ch) Geartronic 6	–	130 kW (177 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	169 g/km
2012C70 D4 (177ch) BVM6	–	130 kW (177 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
2012C70 T5 (230ch) BVA5	–	169 kW (230 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.4 L/100 km NEDC	219 g/km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010–2013	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21–23 MPG (10.2–11.2 L/100 km) EPA	240–263 g/km
2006–2011	2.5 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21–23 MPG (10.2–11.2 L/100 km) EPA	240–263 g/km
2008–20092MODE CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2006–2007FFS,TURBO · 2MODE CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2007–2013Subcompact	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.8–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	248–260 g/km
2007–2011Subcompact	2.5 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	10.6–10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	244–251 g/km
2008–2009Compact	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	255 g/km
2008–2009Compact	2.5 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	253 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.