Volvo V70XC years to avoid
More than twice the V70XC's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Volvo V70XC years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volvo V70XC 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 V70XC problems
All model years combined.
- Acceleration118
- Electrical77
- Fuel system68
- Transmission67
- Engine52
- Brakes23
- Suspension19
- Lights14
- Locks10
- Airbags8
- Steering7
- Visibility5
Most reported problems on the Volvo V70XC
Volvo V70XC problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | - | 4 | Suspension | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 3 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2004 | - | 5 | Fuel system | 105,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | - | 12 | Airbags | 90,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | - | 27 | Transmission | 99,001 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2001 | - | 144 | Acceleration | 72,000 | 1 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 103 | Acceleration | 67,486 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 79 | Acceleration | 84,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1998 | - | 31 | Brakes | 83,000 | 1 | 2 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Volvo V70XC
What years of the Volvo V70XC should you avoid?
2001. It has more than twice the Volvo V70XC's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 144, mostly about acceleration and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Volvo V70XC?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volvo V70XC?
Acceleration, with 118 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (77) and fuel system (68).
How many recalls does the Volvo V70XC have?
4 recalls between 1998 and 2007. The 2000 model year has the most, with 2.
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