MYRModel Year Report

2000 Volvo S70

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2000 Volvo S70
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:45.282Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo S70 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 215 complaints 1998 1999: 205 complaints 1999 2000: 164 complaints 2000 2002: 3 complaints 2002
2000: 164 complaints
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YearComplaints
19952
19960
19974
1998215
1999205
2000164
20023

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 43%

43% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 70 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S70 WITH ETS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR STALLS AND SURGES/LUNGES AT ALL RATES OF SPEED AND IS VERY UNSAFE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER AND RAN THE VIN#.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130131

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4%

4% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4%

4% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3%

3% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010319 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.

Campaign 00V405000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040608 — RQ (closed 20041105)

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

R 20050124 — exterior lighting

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 ONLY IF NECESSARY. TH

Campaign 04V504000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050726 — PE (closed 20051207)

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

I 20051206 — EA (closed 20061212)

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

R 20061229 — vehicle speed control

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

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.

Campaign 06V441000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070402 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD

Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Campaign 07E023000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Volvo S70 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (70 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V405000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V504000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V441000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Volvo S70 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo S70?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo S70 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.