2016 Volvo XC70 AWD T5 Classic Premier
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- Photo: Volvo XC70 (II) – Frontansicht, 25. August 2013, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Volvo XC70 SE NAV D5 AWD Automatic 2.4 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 (15MY) XC70 Sensus console side view by JzG, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC70 (II) – Heckansicht, 25. August 2013, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 (15MY) XC70 TFT dashboard 2 by JzG, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Volvo XC70 AWD T5 Classic Premier is a 2.5-liter turbocharged with an automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,050 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,050 ($58,297 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $43,990 ($59,570 *) |
| Destination Charge | $940 |
| 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 | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2016 Volvo XC70 SW AWD).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Volvo XC70. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 30, 2020 · 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. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
NHTSA campaign 20V378000
Sep 2, 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
Consequence: If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.
NHTSA campaign 15V555000
7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Volvo XC70
Owner Complaints
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Volvo XC70. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
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 2016 VOLVO XC70. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.