Volvo S70 years to avoid
No model year of the Volvo S70 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volvo S70 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volvo S70 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volvo S70 problems
All model years combined.
- Acceleration146
- Electrical112
- Brakes92
- Engine90
- Lights53
- Fuel system43
- Body30
- Airbags29
- Transmission24
- Locks19
- Seat belts15
- Tires12
Most reported problems on the Volvo S70
Volvo S70 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | - | 3 | Lights | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 164 | Acceleration | 69,403 | 3 | 8 | |
| 1999 | - | 205 | Acceleration | 80,000 | 4 | 13 | |
| 1998 | - | 215 | Brakes | 80,200 | 4 | 10 | |
| 1997 | - | 4 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Volvo S70
What years of the Volvo S70 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volvo S70 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volvo S70?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volvo S70?
Acceleration, with 146 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (112) and brakes (92).
How many recalls does the Volvo S70 have?
6 recalls between 1995 and 2002. The 1999 model year has the most, with 4.
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