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Volvo XC70

Volvo XC70 Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Volvo XC70 rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Volvo XC70 reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009VolvoV70 / XC70*

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 19
7.1
13000
2008VolvoV70 / XC70

47

Fewest         Most

35
6.6
19900
2007VolvoV70 / XC70

24

Fewest         Most

25
6.0
32700
2006VolvoV70 R*

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 14
7.4
40300
2006VolvoV70 / XC70

49

Fewest         Most

35
6.3
55500
2005VolvoV70 / XC70

71

Fewest         Most

31
7.1
59800
2004VolvoV70 / XC70

79

Fewest         Most

60
8.1
78100
2004VolvoV70 R*

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 19
6.1
61100
2003VolvoV70 / XC70

141

Fewest         Most

26
6.2
96500
2002VolvoV70 / XC70

203

Fewest         Most

32
6.8
105100
2001VolvoV70 / XC70

163

Fewest         Most

65
6.8
109800
2000VolvoV70 / XC70

179

Fewest         Most

27
6.7
137900
1999VolvoV70 / XC70

233

Fewest         Most

25
7.0
139700
1998VolvoV70 / XC70

212

Fewest         Most

42
5.0
144000
 

To see how the Volvo XC70's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the Volvo XC70. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal
Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
YearMakeModel

Nada-odds
per 100 cars

Lemon-odds
per 100 cars

Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2004VolvoV70 / XC70

41

< 1

34
11.4
81200
2001VolvoV70 / XC70

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27
11.3
111200
 

To see how the Volvo XC70's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Volvo XC70--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Volvo XC70 Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Volvo XC70 repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2009 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

2007 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

2006 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

2005 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

2004 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

2003 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

2002 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

2001 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

2000 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

1999 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

1998 Volvo XC70 Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Volvo XC70 Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Volvo XC70's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is an over 30-year-old company with over 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

If you are unsure about the Volvo XC70's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to check the pricing and terms from Warranty Direct.

More information about extended car warranties: Volvo XC70 extended warranty tips.

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Volvo XC70 MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Volvo XC70. Price the Volvo XC70.

 

Volvo XC70 Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Volvo XC70 and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Volvo XC70 price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Volvo XC70.

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Volvo XC70 Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Volvo XC70 Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Volvo XC70's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Volvo XC70, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Volvo XC70 Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Volvo XC70?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a XC70--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Volvo XC70 review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Volvo XC70 Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Volvo XC70 tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Volvo XC70--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Volvo XC70 Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the XC70 by owners, visit:

volvoXC.com -- Volvo XC70 forum

SwedeSpeed.com -- Volvo XC70 forum

matthewsvolvosite.com -- Volvo forum

2011 Volvo XC70 Specifications

Body4-door Wagon
Wheelbase110.8
Length190.5
Width75.8
Height63.1
Curb Weight3985
Fuel Capacity18.5
R1 Headroom38.7
R1 Shoulder Room57.4
R1 Hip Room54.8
R1 Legroom41.9
R2 Headroom38.6
R2 Shoulder Room56.5
R2 Hip Room55.1
R2 Legroom34.6
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0
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2011 Volvo XC70 4-door Wagon
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimXC70T6
Standard Engine 3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
HP: 240@6200
TQ: 236@3200
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
HP: 300@6500
TQ: 325@2100
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDAWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWD 
Standard Tires215/65VR16 tires235/50VR18 tires
Optional Tires235/55VR17 tires 
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 160W, 8 speakersUnbranded audio system, 160W, 8 speakers
Optional AudioDynaudio audio system, 650W, 12 speakersDynaudio audio system, 650W, 12 speakers
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