2008 Volvo XC70

$4,590

avg price

listings

$5K–$10K

price range

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High$9,986

Mean$4,590

Avg Mileage119,444 mi

(76d ago)

Sourced from 9 active dealer listings as of Mar 2026

Pricing

The Volvo XC70 market average is $4,590. Use it as your anchor before you talk to a dealer

Safety

7 recalls documented. Verify all are completed before signing

2008 Volvo XC70 Trims

All Trims Combined

$4,590

$5K–$10K

9 listings119,444 avg miles

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2008 Volvo XC70 Pricing

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Volvo XC70 Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2008 Volvo XC70 has a elevated safety risk profile with 7 recall campaigns and 39 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V3780002020-30-06

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

View at NHTSA

09V1390002009-29-04

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

VOLVO IS RECALLING 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 AND V70 VEHICLES. THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY NOT OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED; OR IN CERTAIN CASES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY ACTIVATE WHEN NOT SWITCHED ON.

OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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09V2180002009-12-06

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

VOLVO IS RECALLING 17,614 MY 2008-2009 S80, V70, AND XC70 VEHICLES. THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR IN THE FAN CONTROL MODULE (FCM). DEPENDING ON DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE, AND/OR RAPID INCREASE IN ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE.

THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF COOLING SYSTEM FUNCTION AND ENGINE FAILURE. THE DRIVER MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT TIME TO REACT TO THE WARNING LIGHT(S) OR THE TEXT MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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08V0320002008-28-01

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE MISSING WARNING INFORMATION INDICATING THAT 'DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR' IF THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED WHEN USING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS USED IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN KILLED OR INJURED IN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES AND IN AIRCRAFT.

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07V5660002007-13-12

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE WHEEL INFORMATION LABEL LOCATED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PILLAR WAS PRINTED MISSING THE WHEEL SIZE (RIM) INFORMATION.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO PROVIDE SAFE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE BY ENSURING THAT VEHICLES TO WHICH IT APPLIES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TIRES OF ADEQUATE SIZE AND LOAD RATING AND WITH RIMS OF APPROPRIATE SIZE AND TYPE DESIGNATION.

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07V5000002007-26-10

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, TWO SOFTWARE ERRORS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE. THIS MAY RESULT IN A LATE DEPLOYMENT OF THE INFLATABLE CURTAIN (IC) AND SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM (SIPS) AIR BAGS IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT CRASH SITUATIONS. IN ADDITION, THIS SOFTWARE ERROR MAY ALSO CAUSE THE 'SRS AIRBAG - SERVICE URGENT' MESSAGE AND SRS WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.

LATE DEPLOYMENTOF THE IC AND SIPS AIR BAGS IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT CRASH SITUATIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

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10V1900002010-07-05

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE FMVSS LABEL, TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND A PAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAIN INCORRECT MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE INFLATION PRESSURE ACCORDING TO FMVSS 110.

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 39 owners have filed complaints about the 2008 Volvo XC70. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Fuel System, Gasoline8

02Engine4

03Air Bags3

04Visibility2

05Service Brakes2

39 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volvo XC70 Fuel Economy

17mpg combined

15city

22hwy

$3,400/yr

With 17 MPG combined, the 2008 Volvo XC70 keeps things simple on fuel costs.

XC70 AWD - Automatic (S6)

17mpg

3.2L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2008 Volvo XC70

28States

26%in top 3

9% of the market sits in Ohio, though listings span 28 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

OHOhio

89%

FLFlorida

89%

NCNorth Carolina

78%

PAPennsylvania

67%

GAGeorgia

56%

DCWashington DC

56%

MDMaryland

45%

NJNew Jersey

45%

MIMichigan

33%

MNMinnesota

33%

ILIllinois

33%

VAVirginia

33%

AZArizona

33%

NYNew York

33%

KYKentucky

33%

TXTexas

33%

MAMassachusetts

22%

MOMissouri

22%

INIndiana

22%

OKOklahoma

22%

CA2

NE1

RI1

NH1

VT1

NV1

OR1

LA1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Volvo XC70 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

How much does a 2008 Volvo XC70 cost?

Budget around $4,590 for a solid 2008 Volvo XC70. You can spend less for a higher-mileage example or more for a clean, low-mile example. The pricing analysis breaks it into budget, sweet spot, and premium tiers.

Is the 2008 Volvo XC70 a good car to buy?

The 2008 Volvo XC70 has 7 recalls on record. There are 7 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is fuel system, gasoline, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2008 Volvo XC70?

NHTSA shows 7 recall campaigns for the 2008 Volvo XC70. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Volvo XC70?

The 2008 Volvo XC70 delivers 17 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2008 Volvo XC70?

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2008 Volvo XC70, based on 39 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2008 compare to other Volvo XC70 years?

The 2008 sits at a specific point in the Volvo XC70 lifecycle. At $4,590 average with 7 recalls, the 2008 has a specific profile. The model overview compares all years side by side.