DecodedCars2005 Volvo V70
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2005 models.
- Class
- Midsize Station Wagons
- Body styles
- 4dr Wagon AWD /2.5t AWD, 4dr Wagon FWD /2.4 /2.5t /T5, R 4dr Wagon AWD
- Engines
- 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 22 combined · 19 city / 27 hwy
- Length
- 185.4 in
- Curb weight
- 3,274–3,777 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2005 Volvo V70 is a midsize station wagon offered with 3 engines (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo and 2.4L 5-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,274 lb (4dr Wagon AWD /2.5t AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), 7% better than the 2005 midsize station wagon average of 20.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the vehicle speed control.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Wagon AWD /2.5t AWD | 185.4 in | 70.9 in | 58.7 in | 108.7 in | 61 / 61 in | 3,274 lb | 54/46 |
| 4dr Wagon FWD /2.4 /2.5t /T5 | 185.4 in | 70.9 in | 58.7 in | 108.7 in | 61 / 61 in | 3,274 lb | 54/46 |
| R 4dr Wagon AWD | 185.4 in | 70.9 in | 58.7 in | 108.7 in | 61.4 / 61 in | 3,777 lb | 54/46 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V70 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | +7% | $3,750 | 404 |
| V70 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic (S5) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 27 / 22 | +7% | $3,750 | 404 |
| V70 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | +2% | $3,900 | 423 |
| V70 AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic (S5) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | -2% | $4,100 | 444 |
| V70 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | -2% | $4,100 | 444 |
| V70 FWD | 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic (S5) | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | -2% | $4,100 | 444 |
| V70 R AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | -7% | $4,350 | 468 |
| V70 R AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic (S5) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 22 / 18 | -12% | $4,550 | 494 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2005 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2005 Volvo V70 under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2005 midsize station wagons
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Volvo V70 (this car) | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2005 Volvo V50 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (2)
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · Oct 14, 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V800000 · 194,546 vehicles
- Problem
- Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System) · Nov 8, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V566000 · 416 vehicles
- Problem
- VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
- Risk
- AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
- Fix
- 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. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Not every 2005 Volvo V70 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2005 Volvo V70 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Vehicle Speed Control — 1 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Air Bags — 1 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 124,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Volvo V70. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
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