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2010 Volvo C70

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 C70.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2010 Volvo C70 is a passenger‑car built on Volvo’s compact coupe platform and equipped with an automatic S5 transmission that draws on a 6.1‑quart oil capacity, accepting 0W‑30, 0W‑40 or 5W‑30 viscosity oils. Its EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined reflect the efficiency of the drivetrain, while the modest oil‑capacity figure underscores the model’s straightforward maintenance regime. In the broader C70 reliability record spanning 1998‑2013, 2010 registers the lowest owner‑complaint count—four complaints, all centered on structure—making it a comparatively steady year amid a history that peaked at 26 complaints in 2000. This low complaint volume, coupled with only two recalls, positions the 2010 C70 as one of the more dependable iterations in the model’s lifecycle.

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 type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy19/28/22 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 sizeP235-45R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 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	3827 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 28 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular 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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.1 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.2
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	6.1 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	Volvo part number 31280771
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.0-4.4
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	17.7 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	84 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	96 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)

720 rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.20-1.30 lbs
Oil Type	Volvo part number 87085817 or equivalent
Oil Capacity	6.00-6.10 oz
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 / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	89 ft-lbs / 52 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0003 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.984 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.984 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.937 in / 0.385 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

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
3	130 degrees.	130 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50

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; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Convertible Top Frame Guide (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Transmission Assembly (leak inspection)
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) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
At 60,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Timing 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 2010 Volvo C70 sits at a notable trough in the generation's complaint trajectory. Federal complaints fell from 17 (2007) to 22 (2008) to 10 (2009) to just 4 in 2010, representing the lowest point in the dataset, before rising sharply to 13 in 2011 and 23 in 2012. Recalls in 2010 numbered 2, lower than the 3-per-year average from 2007-2009 but consistent with the 1-per-year pattern that followed through 2013. Technical Service Bulletins remained stable at 183 in 2010 versus 180 in 2009 and 185 in 2011. The single complaint areas for 2010—structure, electrical system, and powertrain—were each logged once with no crash complaints, though one fire-related complaint was recorded. This data suggests 2010 benefited from a temporary improvement in reported defect frequency compared to both the preceding and subsequent model years, though the cause of that dip is not specified in the available record. The 2010 model year represents a comparatively favorable buying window within this generation based on raw complaint volume, but buyers should note the subsequent rebound in complaints and budget for the TSB-heavy maintenance profile typical of this vehicle.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

183

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Structure1

Unknown Or Other1

Electrical System1

Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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…

10V566000Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)Reported 08/11/2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 183 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

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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 2010 C70 take?

6.1 qt of BELOW 104 degrees F,: 0W-30 OR 0W-40 API SL, -22 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-30 API SL, -13 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-40 API SL, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 C70 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the C70 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.