Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 V70 XC / XC70 V70.
The 2002 Volvo V70 XC / XC70 is a passenger car powered by a V70 engine and an Automatic (S5) transmission. This configuration delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 17/23/20 mpg. Reliability data for this model year indicates one recall and 30 total owner complaints, with the power train identified as the top complaint area.
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 | 17 / 23 / 20 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 2002 Volvo V70 XC / XC70 dominate in one area — the power train, 10 of 30 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train 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 30 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 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT RELAYS MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. THE HIGH POSITIONED BRAKE LIGHT AND ALL OTHER TAIL LIGHTS… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT RELAY WITH TWO RELAYS OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Showing 5 of 37 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 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg.