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Volvo XC70 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 38 owner complaints for the Volvo XC70. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Volvo XC70 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 7 | |
| 2015 Volvo XC70 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2014 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2013 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2012 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 14 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volvo models · How these reports are made.
Volvo XC70: questions owners ask
Which Volvo XC70 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volvo XC70 model years with the most are the 2012 (14), 2013 (9) and 2016 (7). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volvo XC70 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2014 (2), 2015 (6) and 2016 (7), out of 5 model years from 2012 to 2016. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volvo XC70 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Volvo XC70 model years, 9 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2012 (2), 2013 (2) and 2014 (2). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Volvo XC70 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Volvo XC70's first-time failure rate ranged from 20.2% for cars first registered in 2015 to 31.7% for 2010, across 7 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were suspension, lights and electrics, tyres. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.