The 2001 Volvo V70 has a elevated safety risk profile with 9 recall campaigns and 221 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

221

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

07E0230002007-29-03

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

View at NHTSA

06V4410002006-15-11

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 SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.

THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.

View at NHTSA

03V2840002003-01-08

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

View at NHTSA

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10V5660002010-08-11

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

View at NHTSA

09V4830002009-18-12

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.

IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

View at NHTSA

04V4510002004-13-09

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.

View at NHTSA

01V1000002001-26-03

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND WAGONS. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

View at NHTSA

21V8000002021-14-10

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

View at NHTSA

01V1010002001-26-03

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WAGONS. THE BOLTED JOINT, USED FOR ATTACHING THE BRACKET THAT IS PART OF THE INSTALLATION HARDWARE FOR THE ISOFIX-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT, MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 221 owners have filed complaints about the 2001 Volvo V70. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Vehicle Speed Control46

02Power Train36

03Fuel System, Gasoline22

04Electrical System17

05Engine And Engine Cooling14

221 total across 1 model years (2001–2001)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volvo V70 Fuel Economy

18–21mpg combined

16-19city

21-26hwy

$2,750-$3,200/yr

Across 8 configurations, the 2001 Volvo V70 returns 18–21 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

V70 FWD - Automatic 5-spd

21mpg

2.4L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor

V70 FWD - Manual 5-spd

21mpg

2.3L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor

V70 FWD - Manual 5-spd

21mpg

2.4L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor

V70 FWD - Automatic (S5)

20mpg

2.3L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

V70 FWD - Automatic (S5)

20mpg

2.4L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

V70 FWD - Automatic 5-spd

20mpg

2.4L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

V70 AWD - Automatic (S5)

19mpg

2.4L 5-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

V70 XC AWD - Automatic (S5)

18mpg

2.4L 5-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

16 city21 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2001 Volvo V70

14States

35%in top 3

12% of the market sits in Illinois, though listings span 14 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

ILIllinois

212%

FLFlorida

212%

PAPennsylvania

212%

DEDelaware

16%

MNMinnesota

16%

MOMissouri

16%

ALAlabama

16%

VAVirginia

16%

NCNorth Carolina

16%

NJNew Jersey

16%

WIWisconsin

16%

CACalifornia

16%

OROregon

16%

DCWashington DC

16%

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2001.

Buying a 2001 Volvo V70?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2001 Volvo V70 a good car to buy?

The 2001 Volvo V70 has its strengths and its watch-outs. 9 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report vehicle speed control as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2001 Volvo V70?

There are 9 documented recalls for the 2001 Volvo V70. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2001 Volvo V70?

You'll get between 18 and 21 MPG combined from the 2001 Volvo V70, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2001 Volvo V70?

Out of 221 owner complaints, vehicle speed control issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.