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2000 Volvo V70 XC — V70

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 V70 XC V70.

Engine V70Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Volvo V70 XC stands as the cross-country wagon variant built on the V70 platform, powered by the V70 engine and paired exclusively with a four-speed automatic transmission to deliver EPA ratings of 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. Reliability records for this model year document 103 total owner complaints and two recalls, with Vehicle Speed Control representing the most frequently reported issue area. This specific configuration and its documented service history position the 2000 V70 XC at a particular point in the model's reliability trajectory that researchers must weigh when evaluating long-term ownership prospects.

Model year200019991998

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy16/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length186.2 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight3671 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 58.7 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Owner complaints about the 2000 Volvo V70 XC dominate in one area — the vehicle speed control, 31 of 103 reports (30%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the vehicle speed control are also the target of recall 06V-441 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 1 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.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
40
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
103
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 103 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control31
Electrical System20
Fuel System, Gasoline11
Power Train7
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Fuel System, Gasoline,Vehicle Speed Control4
Tires3
Latches/Locks/Linkages3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06V441000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 15/11/2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

04V504000Exterior Lighting:Headlights:SwitchReported 21/10/2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION. Remedy: ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 40 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26745.13.142024-01-12Electrical SystemThis is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
C000092023-07-21Unknown Or OtherCOMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ36563302023-06-12Unknown Or OtherRubber cushion
Special Tools Bu2022-05-12Unknown Or OtherThe Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to…
Service Manager2022-05-06EquipmentICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

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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VIN
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2000 V70 XC have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the V70 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.