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Volvo XC70 by year

The XC70 is a SUV sold from 2003–2016 with engines including 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 43 recalls and 316 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
101520253020032008201320162003: 19 MPG combined2004: 19 MPG combined2005: 19 MPG combined2006: 19 MPG combined2007: 19 MPG combined2008: 17 MPG combined2009: 18 MPG combined2010: 18 MPG combined2011: 19–21 MPG combined2012: 20–21 MPG combined2013: 20–21 MPG combined2014: 20–21 MPG combined2015: 20–27 MPG combined2016: 21–26 MPG combined26 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2003 XC702.5L 5-cyl19424
2004 XC702.5L 5-cyl193101
2005 XC702.5L 5-cyl19227
2006 XC702.5L 5-cyl19218
2007 XC702.5L 5-cyl19225
2008 XC703.2L 6-cyl17839
2009 XC703.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl18515
2010 XC703.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl18515
2011 XC703.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl19–21315
2012 XC703.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl20–21214
2013 XC703.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl20–2128
2014 XC703.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl20–2122
2015 XC702.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl20–2716
2016 XC702.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl21–2627

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Volvo XC70 problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your XC70, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Electrical System35
  • Fuel/Propulsion System35
  • Air Bags23
  • Fuel System, Gasoline18
  • Power Train16
  • Engine14

Selling a Volvo XC70: questions

How much is a junk Volvo XC70 worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete XC70s 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 XC70s that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2003–2016), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Volvo XC70 year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2004 XC70 (101). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, fuel/propulsion system and air bags.

Which Volvo XC70 year has the most recalls?

The 2008 XC70 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 8. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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