At a glance

Reported mileage108,898 mi

LocationSc, USA

ColorGray

Last listed price$1,800

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Volvo

Model

C70

Year

2004

Trim

HPT

Body style

Convertible/Cabriolet

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Doors

2

Assembly plant

UDDEVALLA, SWEDEN

Manufacturer

VOLVO CAR CORPORATION

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Low

$800

Typical price

$2,576

High

$4,500

Most 2004 Volvo C70 listings fall between $800 and $4,500, from 19 comparable cars.

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Safety recalls None found

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Volvo C70, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury

Electrical System 4 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Power Train 4 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Air Bags 3 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Vehicle Speed Control 2 reports

🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Engine 1 report

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 15

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2004 Volvo C70.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR GOT A LITTLE SLUGGISH AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WENT BLACK I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT SO I NOTICED IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT EVERYTHING ON THE DASH THAT WAS ILLUMINATED LOST LIGHT AND THE CAR STALLED AND THEN SPUTTER AND STALL IT JUST WAS NO LONGER RUNNING PULLED OVER TO…

NHTSA ODI #11278377

POWER TRAIN

HARD SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND GEAR. CAUSES THE TIRES TO SKID FEELING LIKE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND. THIS HAPPENS AFTER THE VEHICLE WARMS UP AND IN A STOP AND GO ENVIRONMENT.

NHTSA ODI #11229926

AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

THE AIRBAG SYMBOL APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AS WELL. EVEN WHEN I GET IT(ELECTRICAL) REPAIRED: IT REAPPEAR AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS.{WHILE DRIVING THESE SYMBOLS APPEAR STILL AS OF THIS DAY. PLEASE CAN YOU ADVICE ME WHERE I SHOULD HAVE IT FIX. I LIVE IN MARENGO, IOWA 52301

NHTSA ODI #11149905

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I THOIGHT MY TRANMISSION WAS GOING AT FITST THE CSR WOULD BUCK. THE OTHER DAY THE CSR JUMPED FORWARD. RACED LIKE BRIEFLY. TODAY MY ETS LIGHT WENT ON. ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SERVICE LIGHT. READING UP ON THIS STATES PROBLEMS NOTED BUT DEALERSHIP SAYS I HAVE TO PAY REPLACEMENT PARTS AND LABOR. I FEEL IT SHOULD B A RECALL. THIS IS DADANGEROUS AND EXPENSIVE

NHTSA ODI #11014058

AIR BAGS

I HAD ENTERED THE CAR, WHICH WAS IN PARK AND NOT TURNED ON, REACHED FOR MY SEAT BELT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR REASON FOR THE DEPLOYMENT. THE DEPLOYMENT CAUSED A MINOR INJURY TO LEFT ARM.

1 injured · NHTSA ODI #10717377

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SHIFT HARD. NOW AT LESS THAN 125, IT NEEDS A NEW ONE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10629861

POWER TRAIN

HARD UP SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND DOWN SHIFTING WHEN CAR IS WARM. DRIVES FINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *JS

NHTSA ODI #10608772

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO C70 WHEN I DRIFTED OFF INTO A HIGH CURB. THIS CAUSED MY PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY.THE LOUD AND DISRUPTING NOISE THEN CAUSED ME TO LOOSE ALL CONTROL OF THE CAR. AS I THEN RAN THROUGH A FENCE AND TREES BEFORE I CAME TO A STOP. I WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE CAR. SO WHY DID THE EMPTY PASSENGER SEAT BAG DEPLOY. AND WHY DID THE DRIVERS AIR…

Crash · NHTSA ODI #10533177

+ 7 more complaints on record.