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Fuel systemPart report

2005 Volvo V70 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
19%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Volvo V70, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“The contact owns a 2005 Volvo V70. While approaching a stop sign at 55 MPH, the vehicle began smoking under the hood. The contact exited the vehicle right before it burst into flames. The fire department arrived at the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a repair shop. The fire inspectors stated that the fire was caused by a leak in the fuel injection pipe. The current and failure mileages were 9,000. Updated 10/23/07”

NHTSA complaint #10204271, filed 2007-09, 9,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the vehicle constantly stalls. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled while driving 60 MPH and the check engine light illuminated. The contact noticed that when she kept the fuel amount at half a tank, the vehicle would not stall. The dealer stated that the fuel sensor pressure was causing the failure. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure; however, her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $392. The engine size was unknown. …”

NHTSA complaint #10221779, filed 2008-03, 67,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005419%
20042125%
2003928%
20021317%
20013114%
200078%
19992213%
1998158%

Other parts of the 2005 Volvo V70

Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Volvo V70

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology