Trim Report

Volvo V70 2.5T2002

Includes:V70|2.5T
$699
Starting From
4
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $699
Max $4,797
From $699
Fresh
Safety

6 recalls documented. Verify all are completed before signing

2002 Volvo V70 2.5T Pricing

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Where to Find Volvo V70 2.5T

Location data for all 2002 Volvo V70 trims combined

10States

23% of the market sits in Washington, though listings span 10 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Volvo V70 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2002 Volvo V70 trims

Elevated

With 6 recalls and 106 complaints, the 2002 Volvo V70 rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

6
Recalls
106
Complaints
6
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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04V0510002004-02-02
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT RELAYS MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. THE HIGH POSITIONED BRAKE LIGHT AND ALL OTHER TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED.

IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2002 Volvo V70's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 106 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train25
02Vehicle Speed Control12
03Fuel/propulsion System9
04Fuel System, Gasoline8
05Exterior Lighting7
106 total across 1 model years (2002–2002)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volvo V70 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2002 Volvo V70 trims

20–21mpg combined
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17-19city
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23-26hwy
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$3,900-$4,100/yr

Fuel economy for the 2002 Volvo V70 ranges from 20 to 21 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
V70 FWD - Automatic 5-spd
21mpg
2.4L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
V70 FWD - Automatic 5-spd
21mpg
2.4L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
V70 FWD - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
2.3L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
V70 FWD - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
2.4L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city25 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
V70 AWD - Automatic (S5)
20mpg
2.4L 5-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor
V70 FWD - Automatic (S5)
20mpg
2.3L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor
V70 XC AWD - Automatic (S5)
20mpg
2.4L 5-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city23 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor

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

2.5T Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2002 Volvo V70 2.5T

How does the 2.5T compare to other Volvo V70 trims?

The 2.5T occupies a distinct position in the Volvo V70 range. See how it stacks up on the 2002 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2002 Volvo V70 2.5T?

Budget for standard 2.5T maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2002 has 6 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Volvo V70 2.5T?

For the 2.5T, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volvo V70 buyer's guide.

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