2010 Volvo C70
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Volvo C70 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 22 on record.
2010 Volvo C70 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2010 Volvo C70 recalls 2
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHIC…
Fix: VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Fix: 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…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2010 Volvo C70 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2010 Volvo C70. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 183
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 183.
This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. Current items under prior appro…
Bulletin 37809.1.1 · Apr 2026This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
Bulletin 19245 · Dec 2025This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: • Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. • Connect to the vehicle over…
Bulletin 8501 · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2025Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As…
Bulletin S10303 · Feb 2025Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As…
Bulletin S10303 · Feb 2025This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: • Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. • Connect to the vehicle over…
Bulletin 8501 · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2025This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist. To provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory
Bulletin 37175 · Jan 2025Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
Bulletin TJ27536.21.1-2024-08-07 · Electrical System · Aug 2024This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
Bulletin 26745.13.14 · Electrical System · Jan 2024COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
Bulletin C00009 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Jul 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the C70 FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2010 Volvo C70. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Accessories
On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin nüvi® 760 models with a specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. The interaction of these factors can, in some circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating, which may…
Transport Canada #2010396 · Nov 2010Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Volvo C70
The Volvo C70 is a two-door car which was manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1996 to 2013 across two generations.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2010 Volvo C70 trims & engines on record
2010 Volvo C70 vehicles on record
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2010 Volvo C70 T5YV1672MC0AJ092495
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2010 Volvo C70YV1672MC1BJ108074
2010 Volvo C70YV1672MCXBJ108283
2010 Volvo C70YV1672MC5BJ115223
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2010 Volvo C70YV1672MC1BJ114649
2010 Volvo C70YV1672MC5BJ107946
2010 Volvo C70YV1672MC1BJ114523
2010 Volvo C70YV1672MC7BJ115255
2010 Volvo C70YV1672MC6BJ108054