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2007 Volvo C70

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 C70.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2007 Volvo C70 is a passenger car powered by an engine requiring 6.1 quarts of 5W-30 or 10W-30 API oil, paired with a five-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated at 18/27/21 mpg. Across the 1998–2013 C70 complaint record, the 2007 model generated 17 owner complaints, placing it above the series low of 4 recorded for 2010 but below the 2000 peak of 26, with structure cited as the top complaint area and four recalls on file. That profile makes the 2007 C70 a useful reference point for researchers tracing the model's mid-run reliability pattern: not the most troubled year, yet carrying more reported issues than the later, quieter model years.

Model year2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.1 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/27/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 91 · 590 CCA battery, OE oil filter 8692305. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 91 · 590 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size235-45VR17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.0-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	8692305
Engine air filter	30757155
Fuel filter	31271607 alt 31273741
Battery	30772226 alt 30772221
Front wiper blades	32341315
Thermostat	31319608
Cabin air filter	30780376 alt 30780377

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	180.3 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	55.5 in
Wheelbase	103.9 in
Curb weight	3772 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 60.6 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 27 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the C70 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2007 T5 Convertible

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	T5 Convertible 2.5L Turbo I-5	7.30 sec	15.70 sec	218 hp	FWD
2007	T5 Convertible 2.5L Turbo I-5	7.70 sec	15.90 sec	218 hp	FWD
2006	T5 Convertible 2.5L Turbo I-5	7.50 sec	15.70 sec	218 hp	FWD
2006	T5 Convertible 2.5L Turbo I-5	7.60 sec	15.90 sec	218 hp	FWD
1999	Convertible 2.4L Turbo I-5	8.00 sec	16.10 sec	190 hp	FWD
1998	Coupe 2.3L Turbo I-5	6.20 sec	14.70 sec	236 hp	FWD
1998	Coupe 2.3L Turbo I-5	6.20 sec	14.10 sec	236 hp	FWD
1998	Coupe 2.3L Turbo I-5	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	236 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.1 qt of 5W-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6.1 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	Volvo part number 1161745
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.2
Power Steering Fluid	SYNTHETIC

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	133 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Lower: 14 ft-lbs; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	27 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	48 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	81 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-4-5-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	720 rpm

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	91
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	590 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	94R
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	58 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	88 ft-lbs / 51 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0029 in / 0.0019 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.937 in / 0.386 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.905 in / 0.354 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 100

11 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65

33 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Convertible Top Frame Guide (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Final Drive (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 60,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Volvo C70 recorded 17 complaints and 4 recalls, which is above the 2006 figures of 9 complaints and 2 recalls but below the 2008 spike of 22 complaints and 3 recalls. Looking at the generation, complaints and recalls fell steadily from a 1998 peak (7 complaints, 4 recalls) to a low in 2003 (7 complaints, 0 recalls), then rose again in 2004 (15 complaints, 0 recalls) and remained variable through 2013. In 2007 there were no investigations recorded, contrasting with earlier years that occasionally showed one or two investigations per year. The complaint areas for 2007 were led by Structure (5) and Unknown Or Other (2), with no crash or fire complaints reported. Overall, 2007 sits in a moderate‑risk zone—worse than the early‑2000s low point but better than several later years—so it can be a reasonable choice if the vehicle’s specific condition and service history are verified.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

204

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’06’07’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure5

Unknown Or Other2

Electrical System,Structure2

Wheels,Unknown Or Other1

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

Electrical System,Structure,Unknown Or Other1

Service Brakes1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V101000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master CylinderReported 05/03/2008

VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED AND CERTAIN BRAKE LINES CLEANED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON…

11V508000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 18/10/2011

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011… Remedy: VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 204 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
37809.1.1	2026-04-07	Unknown Or Other	This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
19245	2025-12-06	Unknown Or Other	This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
8501	2025-04-10	Exterior Lighting	This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S10303	2025-02-21	Unknown Or Other	Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…
S10303	2025-02-13	Unknown Or Other	Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 91 battery Vehicles taking 6.1 qt Engine oil filter 8692305 Engine air filter 30757155 Fuel filter 31271607 Battery 30772226

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 C70 take?

6.1 qt of BELOW 86 degrees F: 5W-30 API, -4 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 C70 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the C70 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined mpg.