MYRModel Year Report

Volvo V70 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 3 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution1 year

Best bets3 years

Complaint history

1996: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1996 1997: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 187 complaints, Avoid 1999: 169 complaints, Caution 2000: 93 complaints, Recommended 2001: 221 complaints, Avoid 2001 2002: 76 complaints, Recommended 2003: 32 complaints, Recommended 2004: 83 complaints, Recommended 2005: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2005 2006: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2010: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2014: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2016: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2001 · 221
1996: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1996 1997: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 187 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 169 complaints, Caution 2000: 93 complaints, Recommended 2001: 221 complaints, Avoid 2001 2002: 76 complaints, Recommended 2003: 32 complaints, Recommended 2004: 83 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2006: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2006 2007: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2010: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2014: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2016: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2016 2001 · 221
1996: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1996 1997: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 187 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 169 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 93 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 221 complaints, Avoid 2001 2002: 76 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 32 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 83 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2005 2006: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2006 2007: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2016: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2016 2001 · 221
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2016 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2015 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2014 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2007 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2006 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2005 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ▲ Recommended 83 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ▲ Recommended 32 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ▲ Recommended 76 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ■ Avoid 221 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 93 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ◆ Caution 169 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ■ Avoid 187 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1997 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

23

recalls on file across every Volvo V70 model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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