Swirl flaps / intake manifold (pre-2007)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2001–2007 only
Signs: Engine light, power loss
Fix: Replace manifold / actuator
€400–1,000
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Volvo C70 II
2006–2013 · Volvo C70 2
2
engines covered
11
known faults
5,716
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
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The Volvo C70 II was built from 2006 to 2013.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 11 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Injectors / injector seals: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (16.6 %), suspension (16.2 %), brakes (10.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: steering, tyres and wheels, body and corrosion. It fails less often than average on: lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA A5/B5 / C2 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / Ford WSS-M2C913-C / 934-B · ~4.25–5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5)
EGR valve / cooler
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–900
Crankcase breather (oil trap) clogging
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil leaks from seals, crankcase pressure
Fix: Replace oil trap / breather
€150–400
Turbo actuator
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–800
2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10)
Injectors / injector seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking, hard start
Fix: Replace seals / injectors
€300–1,500
DPF with additive (FAP)
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2004–2027 only
Signs: DPF / additive warning
Fix: Refill additive, clean DPF
€150–1,500
EGR valve / swirl flap actuator
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–700
Turbo actuator / vanes
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Overboost / underboost
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,000
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Geartronic (Aisin / GM)
Aisin TF-80SC harsh shifts / valve body
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh 2–3 / 3–4 shifts, flare
Fix: Fluid flush; valve body
€300–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 5,716 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.8 % | 10.7 % | 12.3 % | 14.7 % |
| Suspension | 9.4 % | 16.2 % | 20.4 % | 22.9 % |
| Steering | 2.2 % | 3.8 % | 3.8 % | 5.3 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 9.3 % | 10.2 % | 13.2 % | 13.3 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 12.7 % | 16.6 % | 19.9 % | 21.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 3.5 % | 10.2 % | 11.3 % | 10.9 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.6 % | 3.5 % | 4.1 % | 4.9 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 3,624 cars.
| age (years) | 12–14 | 15–19 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.3 % | 5.7 % |
| Suspension | 3.9 % | 10.2 % |
| Steering | 0.8 % | 1.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 16.8 % | 15.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 17.3 % | 22.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.4 % | 2.1 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 11,216, of which 0 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5)2.0 (1,984 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Diesel | 39.1 % | 2011–2013 | — | — |
| 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5)2.0 (1,984 cm³) · Diesel | 15.7 % | 2010–2013 | — | — |
| 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5)2.0 (1,984 cm³) · 130 kW (177 hp) · Diesel | 13.5 % | 2011–2013 | — | — |
| 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5)2.0 (1,997 cm³) · Diesel | 12.7 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 2.5 Petrol2.5 (2,521 cm³) · 169 kW (230 hp) · Petrol | 7.6 % | 2011–2013 | — | — |
| 2.4 Petrol2.4 (2,435 cm³) · Petrol | 3.7 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5)2.4 (2,400 cm³) · Diesel | 3.6 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 2.5 Petrol2.5 (2,521 cm³) · Petrol | 3.2 % | 2010–2013 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 66 complaints.
Common questions
Does the Volvo C70 II have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5): belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo; 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10): belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo.
What are the known problems with the Volvo C70 II?
The faults with the highest risk: injectors / injector seals (150,000–250,000 km, €300–1,500); DPF with additive (FAP) (120,000–200,000 km, €150–1,500); aisin TF-80SC harsh shifts / valve body (120,000–220,000 km, €300–1,500); dual-mass flywheel (150,000–220,000 km, €700–1,400). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Volvo C70 II most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (16.6 %), suspension (16.2 %), brakes (10.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: steering, tyres and wheels, body and corrosion. It fails less often than average on: lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
What should you check when buying a used Volvo C70 II?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: smoke, knocking, hard start; DPF / additive warning. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Ford Focus III 2011–2018Ford Focus II 2004–2011Ford Kuga II 2012–2019Ford Mondeo IV 2007–2014Volvo S60 / V60 I 2010–2018Volvo S40 / V50 2004–2012Volvo V70 III 2007–2016Citroën C4 II 2010–2018
Other Volvo models
Volvo S80 II 2006–2016Volvo XC70 II 2007–2016Volvo XC60 I 2008–2017Volvo XC90 I 2002–2014Volvo S60 I 2000–2009Volvo V40 2012–2019Volvo V70 II 2000–2007Volvo XC70 I 2000–2007Volvo S80 I 1998–2006
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026