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We buy Volvo C70s from every year, 1998–2013, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Volvo C70 by year
The C70 is a small car sold from 1998–2013 with engines including 2.3L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl and 2.5L 5-cyl. NHTSA lists 29 recalls and 233 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 C70 | 2.3L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | 19–20 | 4 | 8 |
| 1999 C70 | 2.3L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | 20 | 3 | 31 |
| 2000 C70 | 2.3L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | 19–21 | 3 | 42 |
| 2001 C70 | 2.3L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | 20–21 | 2 | 18 |
| 2002 C70 | 2.3L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | 20–21 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 C70 | 2.3L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 C70 | 2.3L 5-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl | 19–20 | 0 | 15 |
| 2006 C70 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 21 | 2 | 9 |
| 2007 C70 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 21 | 4 | 17 |
| 2008 C70 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 21 | 3 | 22 |
| 2009 C70 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 21 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010 C70 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 22–23 | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 C70 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 23 | 1 | 13 |
| 2012 C70 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 21 | 1 | 23 |
| 2013 C70 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 22 | 0 | 11 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Volvo C70 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your C70, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Volvo C70: questions
How much is a junk Volvo C70 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete C70s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Volvo C70s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1998–2013), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Volvo C70 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2000 C70 (42). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, structure and vehicle speed control.
Which Volvo C70 year has the most recalls?
The 1998 C70 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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