Volvo V70 II
The Volvo V70 II (2000–2007): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 94 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: P2 · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,710–4,730 mm RDW | – | 4,722–4,735 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm RDW | – | 1,761 mm |
| Height | 1,430–1,560 mm RDW | – | 1,427–1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm RDW | – | 2,654–2,664 mm |
| Front track | 1,551–1,563 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,548–1,560 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,456–1,660 kg RDW | – | 1,410–1,850 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,556–1,760 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,100–2,220 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,600–1,800 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg Traficom | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 1,019 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,775 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 200–240 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 220–400 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 195/65R15, 215/55R16, 225/45R17, 235/40R18, 225/50R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), US EPA fuel economy data. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 66.0% (65.6–66.4) | 69.2% | 53,626 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 46.3% | 41.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 39.1% | 28.8% |
| Brakes | 38.3% | 36.4% |
| Tyres | 34.8% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 21.0% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.9% | 17.1% |
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)
659 complaints for model years 2001–2007. 24 crashes · 16 fires · 29 injuries · 1 death
- Speed control 114
- Transmission and drivetrain 110
- Electrical system 80
- Engine 76
- Fuel system 73
- Airbags 24
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 94 versions of the Volvo V70 II
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United Kingdom 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–20082.4D · D5 | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2007–20082.4D Geartronic · D5 Geartronic | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2006–20082.5 T · 2.5 T Geartronic · 2.5T Geartronic | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 241 g/km |
| 2006–20072.0 T | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 217 g/km |
| 2006–20072.0 T · 2.0 T Geartronic | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 237 g/km |
| 2007D5 AWD | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2007D5 AWD Geartronic | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2006–2007T5 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 226 g/km |
| 2006–2007T5 · T5 Geartronic | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2006–20072.4 Bi-Fuel CNG · 2.4 Bi Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 215 g/km |
| 2006–20072.4 Bi-Fuel CNG · 2.4 Bi Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Natural gas | 5-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2006–20072.4 Bi-Fuel CNG · 2.4 Bi Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 2006–20072.4 Bi-Fuel CNG · 2.4 Bi Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Natural gas | 5-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 20072.4 (140 PS) | 2.4 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 20072.4 (140 PS) Geartronic | 2.4 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 231 g/km |
| 20072.4 (170 PS) | 2.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 220 g/km |
| 20072.4 (170 PS) Geartronic | 2.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 234 g/km |
| 2006–20072.5 T | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2006–20072.5 T AWD | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 237 g/km |
| 2006–20072.5 T AWD · 2.5 T AWD Geartronic | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 255 g/km |
| 2003–2007R | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.7–10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 256–261 g/km |
| 2006–2007R Geartronic | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 264 g/km |
| 20062.4D · D5 | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 20062.4D Geartronic · D5 Geartronic | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2004–2006D5 AWD | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3–7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 194–198 g/km |
| 2006D5 AWD Geartronic | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2000–20062.4 (140 bhp) | 2.4 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6–9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 205–214 g/km |
| 2000–20062.4 (140 bhp) | 2.4 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.3–9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 222–231 g/km |
| 2000–20062.4 (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.8–9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 210–220 g/km |
| 2000–20062.4 (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 224–234 g/km |
| 2001–20042.0T | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 223–225 g/km |
| 2001–20042.0T | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 247–248 g/km |
| 2000–2004T5 | 2.3 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 225 g/km |
| 2000–2004T5 | 2.3 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.8–11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 258–264 g/km |
| 2003–2004D5 AWD (Geartronic) | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 226 g/km |
| 2002–2004D5 (163 bhp) · D5 (163bhp) | 2.4 L | 122 kW (165 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2002–2004D5 (163 bhp) | 2.4 L | 122 kW (165 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 215 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.1–9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 219–227 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | LPG | 5-speed manual | 12.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | LPG | 5-speed automatic | 13.6 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Natural gas | 5-speed manual | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 171 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Natural gas | 4-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4T | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 222 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4T | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 252 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4T XC AWD | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 251 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4T XC AWD | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 270 g/km |
| 2001–20042.4T AWD | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2001–20042.4T AWD | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 263 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Natural gas | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 (140bhp) · 2.4 (140 bhp) | 2.4 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 217 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 (140bhp) · 2.4 (140 bhp) | 2.4 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 (170bhp) · 2.4 (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 (170bhp) · 2.4 (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 237 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5T AWD | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5T AWD | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 258 g/km |
| 2003–2004R | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 270 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5T | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5T | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 222 g/km |
| 2001–2002D5 (163bhp) | 2.4 L | 122 kW (165 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2000–20022.4 T · 2.4T | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 222 g/km |
| 2000–20022.4 T · 2.4T | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2000–20022.4 T XC AWD · 2.4T XC AWD | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2000–20022.4 T XC AWD · 2.4T XC AWD | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.5 L/100 km NEDC | 274 g/km |
| 2000–20012.5 D · 2.5D | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
United States 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2007CLKUP · 2MODE CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 2000–2007 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 2005–2007 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2000–2007CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 251–276 g/km |
| 2004–2007 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2004–2007CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2005–20072MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 2003–20072MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18–21 MPG (11.2–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 263–307 g/km |
| 2006–20072MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 20052MODE CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2000–2004 | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 2001–20042MODE CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 2004CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2001–20022MODE CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 276–307 g/km |
| 2000CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2000CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2000CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
Canada 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2007Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.6–11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 244–253 g/km |
| 2005–2007Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 271 g/km |
| 2000–2007Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6–13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 244–299 g/km |
| 2004–2007Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.6–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 290–292 g/km |
| 2003–2007Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.9–12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 251–297 g/km |
| 2006–2007Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.7–13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 292–299 g/km |
| 2000–2004Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.3–11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260–271 g/km |
| 2001–2004Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.3–12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260–288 g/km |
| 2001–2002Sport utility vehicle | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.5–13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 288–306 g/km |
| 2000Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 274 g/km |
| 2000Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.9–12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 274–288 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.