Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 V70 XC / XC70 V70.
The 2001 Volvo V70 XC / XC70 V70 features a V70 engine mated to an S5 automatic transmission, delivering an EPA fuel economy rating of 16/21/18 mpg. While the model year has a record of zero recalls, it has accumulated 144 total owner complaints. These reports are most concentrated in the vehicle speed control, framing the primary reliability concern for this specific iteration.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Overall length | 185.4 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Overall height | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3369 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61 / 61 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 56/44 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 21 / 18 mpg |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2001 Volvo V70 XC / XC70 lead in one area — the vehicle speed control, 32 of 144 reports (22%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the vehicle speed control, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 6 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the vehicle speed control pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 144 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Showing 5 of 108 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26745.13.14 | 2024-01-12 | Electrical System | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method |
| C00009 | 2023-07-21 | Unknown Or Other | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| TJ3656330 | 2023-06-12 | Unknown Or Other | Rubber cushion |
| CBR-2201 | 2022-08-29 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â?? August 2022; Improvement List… |
| Special Tools Bu | 2022-05-12 | Unknown Or Other | The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to… |
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.