Most common 2004 Volvo V70XC problems
Share of the 5 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 →
What 2004 Volvo V70XC owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
Entering my vehicle I smelled a strong odor of gasoline. Upon investigation, I found this was due to a cracked fuel pump. Because of this very problem, this make and model of vehicle was officially recalled by Volvo in 2009 as part of NHTSA action number : pe09039 NHTSA recall campaign number : 09V483000 . However the recall only applies to vehicles sold in al, az, ar, ca, fl, ga, hi, ky, la, ms, nv, nm, nc, OK, sc, tn, tx, ut, va and the us territories. The problem can happen to any of these cars regardless of where they were sold. The temperature fluctuations that May be responsible for the safety hazard occur in new england as well as the south and west. The defective part and safety issue exists for all owners of these cars and every one of them should be recalled.
The fuel pump in my 2004 Volvo xc70 failed, causing gas to leak from the vehicle. I understand from a nyt article that there are several complaints into NHTSA regarding a similar condition in the 2004 xc90. The leaking pump was repaired by a Volvo dealer at considerable ($1300) cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Volvo V70XC a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 V70XC rates better than average: 92% fewer complaints than a typical year of the V70XC at the same age. It is one of the best V70XC years by this measure. 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 2004 Volvo V70XC?
The fuel & propulsion system — 3 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the seats (1) and suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 Volvo V70XC have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Volvo V70XC. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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 2004 Volvo V70XC problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 105,000 miles; 0% 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.