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2010 Volvo V70 problems

The most common problem on the 2010 Volvo V70 is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical V70 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
92/100
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
240
Worst area
Brakes
Fuel economy
21mpg

The worst 2010 Volvo V70 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 3

Seat belts: frontReported June 30, 2020 · 308,260 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

Recall number 20V378000 · Recall details

Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)Reported November 8, 2010 · 416 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy
Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable GPS device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866‑957‑1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

Recall number 10V566000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported October 13, 2010 · 9,746 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. There may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.

Recall number 10V489000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 2010 Volvo V70

Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Volvo V70 240

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 240 bulletins for the 2010 Volvo V70

2010 Volvo V70 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.2L 6‑cylFWD182721

What 2010 Volvo V70 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo v70. The contact stated that the anti-theft tamper device failed and impacted the radiator. The contact indicated that the manufacturer excluded the vehicle from a service campaign. The contact was unable to determine if the dealer's solution would repair the vehicle. A warning indicator illuminated to service the engine and service loss of power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (volvo cars cape cod, 270 north st, hyannis, ma 02601, 508‑815‑5400) for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · NJ

Around october of 2014 the windshield seal along the top of the windshield began leaking into the car. Water runs down the inside of the windshield, drips onto the dash board, runs behind the dashboard, and drips down onto electrical components on the center console. I've been reading some volvo forums and apparently this is an issue with several volvo models over several years. Apparently the adhesive used to affix the windshield is failing which causes the leaks and, in severe cases, causes the windshield to loosen from the frame. Not only do I believe this is an electrical hazard, but also a safety concern which is epidemic to many newer volvo models.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Wheels · 40,850 miles · OH

Safety issue with tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Sudden loss of air in tire at high speed. Pressure monitoring valve had disintegrated and fallen into tire, we learned, causing immediate flat tire. Corrosion, we were told. Car had less than 41,000 miles on it, and had been maintained at prescribed intervals, and we were not warned that this problem could occur. We narrowly avoided an accident in heavy traffic at highway speeds. This is a significant safety issue.

Filed Dec 25, 2010 · Brakes · 11,250 miles · CA

On december 18, 2010 I encountered a total loss of hydraulic braking caused by an abraded brake-line to the right, front wheel of my 2010 v70. The repair was completed at norco goodyear in mammoth lakes, ca. The service technician who completed the repair found that my car was missing a bracket to clamp the brake line and hold it away from the tire: as a result, the brake-line (hose) was slowly abraded through from wearing against the tire and cable-style snow-chains. The snow-chains had ample clearance on the left front side, where the brake-line hose was installed through a retaining bracket: no such bracket was on the right side and the brake hose touched my tire and snow-chain. Fortunately, I was able to stop the car safely; however, the emergency may have been dire if I had been traveling downhill.

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Questions about the 2010 Volvo V70

Is the 2010 Volvo V70 reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2010 Volvo V70, fewer than a typical V70 model year.

What is the 2010 Volvo V70 year score?

The 2010 Volvo V70 scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Volvo V70: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Volvo V70?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo V70 have?

3 recalls, covering seat belts, equipment and air bags.

What year does the Volvo V70 have bad brakes?

The Volvo V70 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1998 (49 complaints), 1999 (13 complaints) and 2001 (10 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2010 Volvo V70 get?

Official estimates for the 2010 Volvo V70 range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.2L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 27 highway.

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