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2013 Volvo C70 T5

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2013 Volvo C70 – front Unverified
Photo: 2013 Volvo C70 T5 Inscription in Electric Silver Metallic, front left, 2025-09-22 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (facelift) (M, 2010–2013); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2013 Volvo C70 T5 Inscription in Electric Silver Metallic, front left, 2025-09-22 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Volvo C70 (48657601813) by crash71100, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Volvo 2010 C70 Convertible Left Side by Tabercil from Canadian, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2013 Volvo C70 T5 Inscription in Electric Silver Metallic, rear left, 2025-09-22 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Passenger Seat - 2012 Volvo C70 (7458967156) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2013 Volvo C70 T5 is a 2.5-liter turbocharged with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $40,990 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$40,990 ($57,175 *)
MSRP with Destination$41,885 ($58,423 *)
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine TypeModular turbocharged I5
Displacement2.5 L
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke83.0 x 93.2
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypePort fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2013 Volvo C70 C FWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Volvo C70.

11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Volvo C70

Owner Complaints

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Volvo C70. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Structure5
Electrical System3
Unknown Or Other3
Engine2
Service Brakes1
Suspension1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 25, 2024 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
“My car is a hard top convertible. When I drive with the top down for a prolonged period of time my driver side door unlocks and a warning light that the door is open comes up on the dashboard. The…”
May 29, 2023 · Structure
“This is not a singular incident; it has been persistent for five or so years at this point. Quite frequently, when I am driving with the top down for at least 20 minutes, one of the doors unlatches (a…”
Jun 3, 2022 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2013 Volvo C70. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side front doors inadvertently opened. The dealer was made aware of the…”
Apr 25, 2022 · Suspension, Wheels
“I noticed that driving with the top down (the car is a convertible) leads to premature and uneven tire wear. Subsequently the tires generate a lot of road noise and vibration, which is felt through…”
Apr 25, 2022 · Structure
“Within the last 6 months, (fall 2021 – spring 2022), one of the doors in my car has opened multiple times by itself, while I was driving the car. The door was closed properly when I started driving…”

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 2013 VOLVO C70. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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