Most common 2000 Volvo V70 problems
Share of the 93 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo V70 complaints by model year
Best V70 years: 2008, 2009, 2010. Years to avoid: 1998, 2001, 1999, 2000, 2004. Compare all years →
2000 Volvo V70 recalls (5)
Vehicle speed control
On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration May cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
Remedy: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on December 29, 2006. Owners May contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch May cease to function.
Remedy: On vehicles with an original OEM switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary.
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans May overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on November 29, 2004. Customers should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
On certain station wagons, the tailgate locking mechanism May have been incorrectly manufactured which, in combination with cold temperatures, could cause improper locking of the tailgate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the locking mechanism for the tailgate. Owner notification began September 25, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2000 Volvo V70:
Headlight failure
On August 23, 1999, Volvo notified NHTSA that it would conduct a safety recall (99V235) on certain 1997 model year (my) 850 vehicles and certain 1998 s/v/c 70 series vehicles for failure of the headlight switch.the defect report stated in part: operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.Volvo's remedy for this recall was to replace the…
Throttle control malfunction
Pe05-041 was opened on July, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected…
Throttle control malfunction
On November 14, 2006 Volvo submitted a defect information report to NHTSA concerning etm failures in model year (my) 1999 through 2001 Volvo models (not including the s40 and v40), my 2002 s60 and v70 with naturally aspirated engines and my 2002 v70s.according to Volvo, ?a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing and/or inefficient software calibration May cause a warning…
What 2000 Volvo V70 owners say
Speed control & acceleration all 23 →
Tl contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. The contact was attempting to brake when the vehicle surged forward and struck the preceding vehicle. At the time, she thought that the brakes failed. The contact learned of NHTSA recall number 06V441000 (vehicle speed control) after the crash. The vehicle sustained damages to the front end (hood bracket, hood hinge, marker light, front bumper cover, wiper blades, side lamps, grill, head lamps, hood and latch, and paint). The repair will cost $4,870.81, which includes the $500 insurance deductible. The cost of the rental vehicle was $390. The damages to the rear end of the other vehicle (1998 Toyota forerunner) were the quarter panel, re-finish on the rear bumper, and a replaced passenger side rear bumper outer extension. The total repair cost was $563.22. The failure mileage was 98,590. Updated 01/09/09. Updated 01/15/09.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. While driving 65 MPH, the rpms excessively increased and the ets warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 06V441000 (vehicle speed control); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Electrical system
I took my car to the dealer because it was not passing smog and had trouble for several years. So the smog dealer told me to take it to the dealer. I told the dealer that I was trying to pass smog, but the car had been driving very good in spite of the smog problem. They replaced everything that you can imagine at a cost of over 10,000 dollars which both of us spent in a two month period. But after they got it to pass smog I noticed another more serious problem, it would stop running in the middle of traffic. I told them about this new problem and they replaced the key and it still stopped on me 3 x on the freeway and streets. I returned the car going down the main streets for 2 hours and lift it with the company. Mckevitt Volvo in san leandro ca. They wanted to charge me but I told them my are did not have this problem until they worked on it! …
The car only starts intermittently. If I try to start it and it simply turns over without starting, I pull the key out, reinsert it, and try again. This one retry often works. However, if it does not, and I repeat this procedure enough times, the car will eventually start. This same thing happened during the first year I owned the car and it was repaired by the dealer under warranty. I was told my "Smart key" lost its intellengence. I was a few days out of warranty when I brought it back to the dealer for the same thing, and was told that the problem could not be recreated, therefore it could not be diagnosed or repaired. I asked them to check my history, and was told that because it could not be recreated, my history didn't matter - that it could be something else entirely.
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. While driving 65 MPH, the rpms excessively increased and the ets warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 06V441000 (vehicle speed control); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. While driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to move forward as the rpms increased. The check engine and ets warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.
2000 Volvo V70 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 5-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 2.3L 5-cyl turbo | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18 / 25 / 21 |
| 2.4L 5-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 2.3L 5-cyl turbo | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
| 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 24 / 20 |
| 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
| 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Volvo V70 a good car?
Based on 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 V70 rates avoid: 3.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the V70 at the same age. It is one of the V70 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Volvo V70?
The speed control & acceleration — 23 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (18) and engine & cooling (16).
How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo V70 have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2000 Volvo V70, the most recent from November 15, 2006 (vehicle speed control). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Volvo V70?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2009 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1998, 2001, 1999, 2000 and 2004. See the full Volvo V70 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Volvo V70 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 79,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.