Most common 2010 Volvo XC70 problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo XC70 complaints by model year
Best XC70 years: 2014, 2015, 2013. Years to avoid: 2004, 2001, 2002, 2008. Compare all years →
2010 Volvo XC70 recalls (5)
Seat belts › Front
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units May overheat.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable GPS device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected.
Air bags › Frontal
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. There May be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.
Remedy: Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 20, 2010.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010 xc70 vehicles manufactured from December 5, 2006 through October 1, 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: The corrective action is to update the vehicles with a new FMVSS label, tire and loading information label and TPMS software.
Electrical system › Software
Volvo is recalling my 2008-2010 s80, model year 2009-2010 xc70 and model year 2010 xc60 vehicles. Under certain conditions the software within the central electronic module (cem) May not send a signal to the fuel pump electronic module (pem). This missing signal to the pem inhibits the start of the fuel pump.
Remedy: Dealers will download software to the vehicles' cem free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2009. Vehicles in dealer's inventory will be repaired prior to delivery. Owners May contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
What 2010 Volvo XC70 owners say
Wheels & tires
I had just picked up the car from the Volvo dealership where the car was there for two weeks. I stopped for gas and did some shopping and as I was entering highway the 'tire pressure low' warning light came on. I thought it was probably due to work that was done in the shop. I entered the highway and as I was speeding up, I noticed the noise coming from the wheels, noticed that there was a flat. The flat was due to TPMS valve stem failing and as I was told later by the dealership, the loss of air was very quick and the 13 month old tire was damaged after only driving on low pressure for less than a mile. As I understand it would have been dangerous if it happened while driving at high speeds. After I took the car back to the dealership, they replaced all TPMS sensors on the car due to the Volvo TSB tj-24767 dated dec 2011 titled 'tire monitoring system - TPMS sensor nut corrosion'. …
Driving on the interstate highway there was a sudden loss of tire pressure. This was caused by a failure of the tire pressure valve due to corrosion of the metal. The new valves are made of plastic. However, the issue is that one doesn't know about the problem until it occurs. If the front tire had loss pressure there May have been a worse incident. This had previously occurred about 6 months earlier with another tire. I stopped to add air to a tire and discovered that the valve was pushed into the tire when tried to apply the air hose. The tire valve was replaced, but I didn't think anything of it at the time. This time around I had all of the original valves replaced, and found that the dealers in the area are all out of stock with the valves, so it appears to be a universal problem. …
Transmission & drivetrain
The contact owns a 2010 Volvo XC70. The contact stated that the rear differential was making an abnormal sound. The bearings were spalling metal into the gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
I would appreciate your deepest consideration for assistance with the problematic rear differential on the 2010 XC70 Volvo. I have spent considerable funds to maintain my vehicle at top working order through maintenance at Volvo. I have always asked the Volvo advisors for service recommendations on the vehicle to keep my car running economically to ensure main components did not fail due to lack of maintenance. Therefore, when I learned that my rear differential is failing and there is no recommended service on that particular part which can be seen on the Maintenance Service manual below, there seems to be a lack of knowledge shared on this part. …
2010 Volvo XC70 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16 / 21 / 18 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Volvo XC70 a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 XC70 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the XC70 at the same age. 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 2010 Volvo XC70?
The wheels & tires — 4 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (3) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo XC70 have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2010 Volvo XC70, the most recent from June 30, 2020 (front). 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 XC70?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2015 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004, 2001, 2002 and 2008. See the full Volvo XC70 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Volvo XC70 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 60% 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.