Volvo

XC70

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2003 to 2016

Includes XC70 AWD and XC70 FWD as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Best year: 2016. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2012. complaints: 14, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Volvo XC70
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
2003	1Gas	19	$4,050	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2003
2004	1Gas	19	$4,050	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2004
2005	1Gas	19	$4,050	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2005
2006	1Gas	19	$4,050	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2006
2007	1Gas	19	$4,050	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2007
2008	1Gas	17	$4,550	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2008
2009	2Gas	18	$3,450	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2009
2010	2Gas	18	$3,450	0	0	188	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	3Gas	20	$3,100	0	0	196	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	3Gas	20	$3,100	2	14	197	VISIBILITY/WIPER 29%, STRUCTURE 18%, STEERING 12%
complaints: 14, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file Score: 10 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	3Gas	20	$3,100	0	0	199	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas	21	$2,950	0	0	194	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	3Gas	21	$2,950	0	0	238	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	2Gas	23.5	$2,675	0	0	255	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2003: 19 to 2016: 23.5

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2016: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Volvo XC70 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.