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2003 Volvo XC70: Quick Overview
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2003 Volvo XC70 Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2003 |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | XC70 |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Sedan |
| Category | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Sweden |
| Manufacturing City | TORSLANDA |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 3699 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | B5254T2 |
| Engine Size | 2.5L |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 5-Speed |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $33,870 |
| Invoice Price | $31,837 |
| Delivery Charges | $685 |
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What Problems Does the 2003 Volvo XC70 Have?
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How long will the 2003 Volvo XC70 last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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2003 Volvo XC70 Prices and Market Value
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2003 Volvo XC70 Cost of Ownership
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2003 Volvo XC70 Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline (Required)
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gallons
City Mileage
16 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
23 miles/gallon
2003 Volvo XC70 Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2003 Volvo XC70 Recalls & Defects
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Recall date
2007-03-29
Recall no.
07e023000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket Cardone Master Cylinders and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON THE Vehicles Listed Above.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Equipment:other:labels
Recall date
2003-08-01
Recall no.
03v284000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Passenger Cars Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 225, "child Restraint Anchorage Systems." THE Second Isofix Guide WAS NOT Installed IN These Vehicles And, IN Certain Cases, THE Owner's Manual Isofix Information IS Incorrect.
Consequence
This Does NOT Meet THE Requirements OF THE Standard.
Remedy
Owners Will Receive A Letter/Package Consisting OF THE Second Isofix Guide With Installation Instructions, and IN Certain Cases, THE Corrected Owner's Manual MAY BE Provided. IF THE Owner Wants TO Take Their Vehicle TO A Volvo Dealer FOR Installation OF THE Guide, IT Will BE Performed AT NO Charge TO THE Owner. Owner Notification Began ON December 19, 2003. Owners Should Contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
Volvo Recall NO. 124.customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System)
Recall date
2010-11-08
Recall no.
10v566000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Notes
Volvo Safety Recall NO. R231.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Recall date
2009-12-18
Recall no.
09v483000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Volvo IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2001-2005 S80, Model Year 2001-2004 V70, S60, Xc70 and Model Year 2003-2005 Xc90 Vehicles Sold IN or Registered IN THE States OF Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, NEW Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and THE U.s. Territories. When Exposed TO Certain Environmental Conditions (Hot Climate and Temperature Cycling) Over Time and IN Combination With Varying Fuel Quality, THE Fuel Pump CAN Develop Cracks IN THE Fuel Pump Flange.
Consequence
IF THE Condition Occurs Vehicle Owners MAY Notice Fuel Smell And/Or Fuel Leak Which, IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source, Could Result IN A Fire.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect THE Fuel Pump Installed IN THE Vehicle, and IF Necessary Replace THE Fuel Pump With A Part OF A Modified Design. This Service Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON January 15, 2010. Owners MAY Contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
Volvo Safety Recall NO. R220.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
AIR Bags:frontal
Recall date
2021-10-14
Recall no.
21v800000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
AIR Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Recall date
2021-10-14
Recall no.
21v800000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
2003 Volvo XC70 Insurance
Insurance for a 2003 Volvo XC70 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2003 Volvo XC70 Compare to Other Sedan?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2003 Volvo XC70 a Good Sedan?
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