MYRModel Year Report

2003 Volvo V70XC

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2003 Volvo V70XC
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:07:43.382Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo V70XC Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1998: 31 complaints 1998 1999: 79 complaints 2000: 103 complaints 2000 2001: 144 complaints 2002: 27 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2007
2003: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
199831
199979
2000103
2001144
200227
200312
20045
20053
20063
20074

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210322

SEAT BELTS

2 of 12 total reports mention: seat belts.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train.

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LEAKING ANGLE GEAR ON 2003 VOLVO XC70. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080416

WHEN WE BROUGHT OUR 2003 VOLVO XC V70 WAGON INTO THE DEALER AT 62,000 MILES WE COMPLAINED ABOUT A LOUD WHIRRING NOISE AS WE DROVE IT. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO REPEAT IT AND NOT TO WORRY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060304

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 of 12 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

ENGINE

2 of 12 total reports mention: engine.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Volvo V70XC — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Volvo V70XC 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 2003 Volvo V70XC?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Volvo V70XC have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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