Trim Report

Volvo XC70 HT2011

Includes:C70|HT

Volvo XC70 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2011 Volvo XC70 trims

Low Concern

The 2011 Volvo XC70 has a low safety risk profile with 3 recall campaigns and 15 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

3
Recalls
15
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
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.

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10V5790002010-17-11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.

SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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10V4890002010-13-10
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 15 owners have filed complaints about the 2011 Volvo XC70. STRUCTURE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Structure2
02Visibility/wiper2
03Unknown Or Other2
04Seat Belts2
05Latches/locks/linkages2
15 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volvo XC70 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2011 Volvo XC70 trims

19–21mpg combined
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17-18city
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22-25hwy
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$2,100-$2,300/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2011 Volvo XC70 returns 19–21 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
XC70 FWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.2L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
XC70 AWD - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.2L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
XC70 AWD - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
17 city22 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

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

2011 Volvo XC70 HT FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the HT compare to other Volvo XC70 trims?

The HT occupies a distinct position in the Volvo XC70 range. See how it stacks up on the 2011 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2011 Volvo XC70 HT?

Budget for standard HT maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2011 has 3 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 XC70 HT?

For the HT, 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 XC70 buyer's guide.

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