Brief background to the V70

Brief background to the XC70

Brief background to the V70R

Brief background to the C70

Register Keeper's reports.
This page contains a series of articles of technical and general interest by the club official who specialises in this particular Volvo.

Volvo Brochures
These contain technical and general specifications.

S70/V70 Range
Information on the 850 and S70/V70 Series

S70R/V70R and V70RAWD
Information on the and S70R/V70R and AWD Series

C70 Coupe
Information on the C70 Coupe

C70 Convertible
Information on the C70 Convertible

Service light reset
Procedure on resetting the service light on the 850/70 models

The KALMAR UNION 1397
850/S70/V70/C70 Performance Tuning in the UK

TME
Swedish site offering high performance products for many of the newer Volvo models, 850, S70, V70, C70 Series

Volvo Service Schedule
The approved Volvo service schedule for the 850 and S/V70 and TDI models

850/70 series starting problems
Some of these cars suffer difficulties starting.

70 Series performance problem
Volvo have free ECU upgrade for the cars affected. See this report for chassis numbers affected.

Ticking noise
Cause and cure

Replacing valve guides on all models
Revised Volvo procedure

Buying an 850/70 Series Volvo
Some tips and advice

V70XC web site

Engine cutting out when slowing down
Cause and cure for this problem

Superchips
Improve the performance of your car with a new ECU chip.

1999 Engine changes
A very good summary of the technical changes (and related benefits) made to the N series engine late in 1999.

Volvo 2001 Models
Photos, Specifications, Prices and Options for the 2001 year model.

Volvo 2002 Models
Photos, Specifications, Prices and Options for the 2002 year model.

Volvo 2003 Models - USA
Photos, Specifications, Prices and Options for the 2003 year model.

Volvo V70R Brochure - PDF
Volvo brochure on this model

Volvo V70 V70R 2003 Models
Full details of the UK 2003 model year V70

Volvo XC70 2003 Models
Full details of the UK 2003 model year XC70

850 and early 70 Technical Service Bulletins - PDFs
VOC Members only have access

Bosch Motronic LH 3.2

B5204 HT/LT Engine - PDF

Combustion theory - 70 Series to MY2000 - PDF

Injector replacement - PDF

Electronic engine systems - PDF
850/70 Series to MY 2000

Electronic engine system components
850/70 Series up to MY 2000

Volvo BiFuel Cars

Exhaust and intake system - PDF
850/70 turbo models to MY 2000

Fuel control - PDF
850/70 up to MY 2000

Idle air control - PDF
850/70 up to MY 2000

Ignition control - PDF
850/70 up to MY 2000

Other engine functions - PDF
850/70 up to MY 2000

Volvo C70 Limited Edition - PDF

Volvo C70 Convertible Harp Top
Conversion by Valmet Automotive in Finland.

Hatric Concept Car Brochure - PDF
Brochure for the above conversion
1314Kb

Volvo C70 overview 1997 - PDF

C70 Convertible 1997 - First open car with four belt tensioners - PDF

Volvo S70 V70R 1997 Overview - PDF

Volvo C70 1997 Specifications - PDF

Volvo V70 1997 Specifications - PDF

Volvo V70R promo video

Volvo S40 S70 S90 1997 Overview - PDF

Volvo V40 V70 V90 1997 Overview - PDF

Volvo S70 1997 Specifications - PDF

Technical Details of the 2004 Model Year V70R

Volvo R Series web site

Accessories for the current range of Volvo cars

Recalls - fan wiring - XC70 V70 1999 to 2001

Volvo XC70 recalls (Not complete list)

Volvo S70 Recalls (Not complete list)

Volvo V70 Recalls (Not complete list)

Volvo V70 steering recall

Volvo C70 Recalls (Not complete list)

Volvo V70 Technical Specifications
Dated September 2004

Volvo XC70 Technical Specifications
Dated September 2004

Volvo C70 Classic

Volvo V70 MY2005 Full Details
Dated September 2004

Volvo XC70 MY2005 Full Details
Dated September 2004

Technical Specifications for Volvo 2005 Model Year Cars

Volvo C70 V70 XC70 MY2006 Full Details

Technical Specifications for Volvo 2006 Model Year Cars

Volvo C70 USA MY2006 Full Details

MY2007 Full product specifications

MY2007 V70 specifications and Special Edition Sport

MY2008 V70. Generation 3 Volvo details

MY2008 XC70. Generation 3 Volvo details.

Body styling for the Volvo C70 (PDF)

V70 Model Year 2007 Prices and Specifications (PDF)

C70 Model Year 2008 Prices and Specifications (PDF)

V70 Model Year 2008 Prices and Specifications (PDF)

C70 MY2007-on technical and repair information

C70 Model Year 2008 UK Brochure (PDF)

C70 Model Year 2008 USA Brochure (PDF)

V70 Model Year 2008 UK Brochure (PDF)

XC70 Model Year 2008 UK Brochure (PDF)

XC70 Model Year 2008 USA Brochure (PDF)

Owners Manuals