2005 Volvo V70
Only 21 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 21 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 187 |
| 1999 | 169 |
| 2000 | 93 |
| 2001 | 221 |
| 2002 | 76 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 84 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
4 of 21 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Power train
3 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Service brakes
3 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the emergency brake engaged, causing the rear driver side wheel to seize.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-07
Air bags
3 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing on-off switch assembly and sensor/control module.
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Volvo do not want to replace the recall airbag with the same original logo on the airbag. This logo is the âRâ on the airbag. The airbag without the âRâ is for a regular Volvo.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-31
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 21 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Volvo V70. While approaching a stop sign at 55 MPH, the vehicle began smoking under the hood. The contact exited the vehicle right before it burst into flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-27
Car stalls dies in traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-14
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-12-18Equipment06V375000 Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." The label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is…
Remedy: Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.
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2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 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…
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.
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2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 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 be replaced with a…
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2021-12-14Air bags21V800000 Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Volvo V70 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V375000 · Equipment
- Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
- Recall 21V800000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2005 Volvo V70 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 2005 Volvo V70?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Volvo V70 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.