2005 Volvo V70 T5
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 2007 Volvo V70 SE Sport Diesel 2.4 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo V70 2000 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo V70 Vorfacelift Schwarz Seite by Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Volvo V70 SE Sport Diesel 2.4 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VolvoV70Instrumentpanelen by Patrik Nylin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2005 Volvo V70 T5 is a 2.5-liter turbocharged with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $37,175 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The V70 measures 185.4 inches long on a 108.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,609 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,175 ($61,863 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Modular turbocharged I5 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 93.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185.4 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 57.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 36 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,609 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2005 Volvo V70 T5 with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Volvo V70. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 14, 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V800000
Nov 8, 2010 · 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.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
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. 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.
NHTSA campaign 10V566000
Mar 29, 2007 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
NHTSA campaign 07E023000
Oct 3, 2006 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL THE CORRECT LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
NHTSA campaign 06V375000
21 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Volvo V70
Owner Complaints
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Volvo V70 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Fuel System | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 VOLVO V70. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.