Most common 2000 Volvo V70XC problems
Share of the 103 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo V70XC complaints by model year
Best V70XC years: 2004, 2003, 2002. Years to avoid: 2001, 2000, 1999. Compare all years →
2000 Volvo V70XC recalls (2)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2000 Volvo V70XC:
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 V70XC owners say
Speed control & acceleration all 45 →
Etm module failed on the freeway and I had to make an emergency stop on the freeway at night. After several minutes the car was able to startup again. When I took the car in for repair, they did not tell me that this was a common problem with this model of Volvo and I ended up paying $128 dollars for bogus troubleshooting and no problem found. Then less than 4 days later, the car died again, but this time I was lucky and it died on a side street. I looked up the problem on the internet and found quite a few articles of people who had a similar problem. Upon driving my car into the dealership, it died and I had to coast the car down 3 hillside blocks and into the dealership. Another $50 dollars was charged to me for doing the warranty work and the total cost to replace the throttle module was $723.67. …
Purchased car in dec 2006. Within few months, began to notice the car would lose speed on highway and drop to a speed anywhere between 60-80km/hr. Black smoke rolled out exhaust. Took car to dealership (where previous owners maintained car). Several filters, seals, replaced. Few months later the same problem continued. Returned to dealership and told car needed catalytic converter. After being told the cost, dealership called back to say under emissions warranty. $1200 part was covered but I paid labor/other parts. Dealer was asked on both occasions to complete service due. Failed to complete these as requested. Problems continued. This time the dealership told me that ets was gone causing the car to go into limp mode. Repairs done at a cost of all $2600.00. Less than a year, same problem occurred. The oil light came on (though there was oil in the car). …
Electrical system all 24 →
The electronic throttle module (etm) has failed twice on my 2000 Volvo V70XC. The first time it was still under warranty, the second was about 17K miles after the first. Both times it failed while driving on highway at high speed. Both times engine stalled in traffic. Both times managed to get to shoulder, restart, and get home with car alternately surging and stalling the whole way. Both times had my preschool age twins in the car and didn't feel it safe to stop on the shoulder to wait for help. Also, would have had a difficult time getting them home safety (in their car seats). Then had car towed to dealer for repair. First failure - car mileage was 41,222, repair date was 6/25/03. Quote from annapolis Volvo service receipt: "ets lamp comes on and vehicle surges badly, almost stalled. Internal fault inspected and found codes ecm903f/904d/9150/9160/904c. Tested and replaced elec. …
I have a 2000 Volvo v70 cross country wagon. The problem began in December 2005. Car starts but immediately dies, starts but dies, starts but dies and then, finally, catches. This has happened on about 15 occasions since dec 10, 2005 and takes about 3 to 6 tries before engine catches. Car surged once while on the highway. I had the computer replaced in jan 2005 (before this problem emerged), the starter motor replaced (June), the thermostat replaced (January 2006) and recently the catalytic converter replaced (latter covered under warranty). I have only 75,000 miles on this car and it's beginning to feel like a lemon. The service dealer put me off when I stated that it must have something to do with the electronic throttle module. I don't have all the old parts but maybe either the thermostat of the catalytic converter. …
Fuel & propulsion system all 22 →
Purchased car in dec 2006. Within few months, began to notice the car would lose speed on highway and drop to a speed anywhere between 60-80km/hr. Black smoke rolled out exhaust. Took car to dealership (where previous owners maintained car). Several filters, seals, replaced. Few months later the same problem continued. Returned to dealership and told car needed catalytic converter. After being told the cost, dealership called back to say under emissions warranty. $1200 part was covered but I paid labor/other parts. Dealer was asked on both occasions to complete service due. Failed to complete these as requested. Problems continued. This time the dealership told me that ets was gone causing the car to go into limp mode. Repairs done at a cost of all $2600.00. Less than a year, same problem occurred. The oil light came on (though there was oil in the car). …
1. Defective throttle body caused engine to shut-off on freeway. 2. Engine died. Had to "limp" back into dealer for replacement. 3. New part installed. Old part available. If manufacturer has a "dealer only" repair policy, then there should be notice given to prospective purchasers that vehicle can only be repaired at dealer. Notice should be in form of warning decal in engine compartment or some other conspicuous place. "dealer only" repair policy should be discourage because of lengthy towing when vehicles breakdown outside major cities, I.e. The west. Customer should not be required to learn after a breakdown that the vehicle must be towed hundreds of miles to a dealer for repairs. Currently such vehicles must be towed past large towns/small cities back to a major urban area to a dealer that can fix the vehicle. Mfr. Should be required to conspiciously disclose such a requirement. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Volvo V70XC a good car?
Based on 103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 V70XC rates avoid: 4.1× as many complaints as a typical year of the V70XC at the same age. It is one of the V70XC 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 V70XC?
The speed control & acceleration — 45 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (24) and fuel & propulsion system (22).
How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo V70XC have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 Volvo V70XC, 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 V70XC?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2003 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2001, 2000 and 1999. See the full Volvo V70XC years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Volvo V70XC problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 67,000 miles; 15% 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.