2005 Volvo XC70 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Volvo XC70, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,400 miles.
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 XC70. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after the failure and taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 109,900 and the current mileage was 110,150. Updated 03/07/12”
NHTSA complaint #10438720, filed 2011-12, 109,900 miles“Egnission turns but turns off after a half second after turning key to start car. Half tank still won't start. It was parked and trying to start car. The day before the car was in park and in park with AC runing and car was making noise as shuttering or going in and out of gears. Code reads fule pump modal”
NHTSA complaint #10897812, filed 2016-08Related service bulletins
- 10030359May 15, 2009Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. All models from model years 2003-2008. Diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has…
- 10025144Apr 30, 2008Fuel pump control module replacement.
- 10023657Apr 16, 2008New fuel pump for starting problems when parked downhill. *nj updated 6/5/08.
- 10024347Jan 17, 2008Installing extra fuel pump feed cable.
- 10022612Jan 3, 2008Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 33% |
| 2009 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 13 | 33% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 11% |
| 2004 | 33 | 33% |
| 2003 | 6 | 25% |
| 2002 | 7 | 20% |
| 2001 | 9 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volvo XC70
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Volvo XC70
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.
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