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Volvo V70Model year report

2005 Volvo V70 Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
64,719miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.4L 5-cyl FWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Volvo V70 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2005 Volvo V70. The part named most often is fuel system, with 4 complaints (19% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (4) and air bags (3). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 47% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,719 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 203 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2005 Volvo V70. While the vehicle was undergoing maintenance, it was discovered that the fuel lines were hanging and the plastic cover had detached. The dealer recommended replacing the fuel line cover. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. Updated 10/07/14 the consumer stated prior model years were recalled. Updated 3/24/2015”

NHTSA complaint #10629022, filed 2014-08, 81,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “The vehicle is a 2000 Volvo awd cross country. The car while at highway speed decelerated abruptly and nearly caused a rear end impact on the back of my car. This also happened earlier on a vacation trip in may 2005. I was told by a friend and the dealership that sold us the car to us (new) that there was a class action suit for the reasons causing our problem regarding the atc computer /throttle control. …”

NHTSA complaint #10133001, filed 2005-08, 65 miles

Air bags: “After several repair efforts, the passenger seat air bag sensor does not operate properly. When persons are riding in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag off light is lit.”

NHTSA complaint #10183390, filed 2007-02, 8,000 miles

Brakes: “Brake failure during slow-to-stop while moving vehicle into garage. Brakes went stiff with little braking action. Lifted and replanted on pedal regained braking ability.”

NHTSA complaint #10283047, filed 2009-09, 34,900 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

47% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,000 and 91,000 miles.

29%0–100%10–2518%25–5012%50–7518%75–10024%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 64,719 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

620072009201120142022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Volvo V70. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
V70 · sedan not rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 Volvo V70 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
V70 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic172420$4,100
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed manual192722$3,750
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182621$3,900
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl6-speed manual172420$4,100
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automatic172420$4,100
V70 FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182722$3,750
V70 R AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed manual162319$4,350
V70 R AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic162218$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 Volvo V70 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 203 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 203 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo V70

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200811115,0004—19—Not enough data
2007726,1622—21—Not enough data
20062144,0003—21—Stable
20052164,7193—21—Falling
20048484,5005—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20033262,8885—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200276100,0006—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200122180,7658—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20009378,5645—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199916980,0004—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199818777,5005—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Volvo V70 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Volvo V70 have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2005 Volvo V70 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Volvo V70 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 4 complaints (19% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 4.

Has the 2005 Volvo V70 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Volvo V70 get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Volvo V70 (V70 FWD, 2.4L 5-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Volvo V70 reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,719 miles and the middle half falls between 9,000 and 91,000 miles; 47% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.