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Late in 1996, Volvo introduced a new estate car to the market, the V70.

The Volvo V70 was developed from the concept of the successful 850 Estate which had then been on the market since February 1993.

The exterior of the new V70 showed softer styling than its predecessor, but still carried a strong Volvo identity including the typical almost vertical rear end. Inside the car, the dashboard was new, as was most of the interior. As regards safety, a number of important improvements were also made.

An interesting and successful addition to the V70 models was the all-wheel drive XC70 models.

The Volvo V70 was produced until 2000, when it was replaced by the second-generation Volvo V70, and then eventually the third generation Volvo V70 was released for 2008.

To ensure that Volvo V70 is an optimal estate car, it is only available in this body version. unlike its competitors, it has been designed exclusively as an estate car, with no saloon derivative being available.

Volvo V70 fulfils high environmental goals thanks to such features as the ‘Prem-air’ catalytic system, which eradicates ozone near the ground.

Naturally, Volvo V70 is one the safest cars in the World, owing to excellent road holding and active safety characteristics, as well as a near perfect passive safety level.

The performance is ‘sufficient’, with a top speed of up to 250 km/h being available in the top R-versions. With any of the diesel engines available, business drivers can combine high performance with excellent economy and environmental care.

For the driver who wants to be able to reach distant places without being restricted to the tarmac, the Volvo XC70 (Cross Country) all-wheel-drive version is a natural choice.

Through the years, Volvo have offered exclusive coupé cars to discerning customers who want to combine exclusivity with comfort, safety, high performance and good roadholding characteristics. The P1800, the 262C and the 780 deserve mention as predecessors to the Volvo C70 Coupé

When Volvo started the design of the Volvo C70 Coupé the development work was carried out jointly by Volvo and Britain’s TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing), to make sure that beautiful looks were combined with performance levels until then unheard of in connection with a Volvo car.

The new Volvo C70 Coupé was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 1996, and brought enthusiastic reports from both journalists and prospective customers.

The Volvo C70 Coupé offers maximum performance (with top speeds of up to 250 km/h) together with first-class roadholding and the comfort of perfect ergonomics in connection with exclusive interior materials like real leather and genuine wood, and audio equipment of the first order

The Volvo C70 Coupé was produced until 2002.

The story of Volvo convertibles is as old as the Volvo car itself. In 1927, the first Volvo car was an open car, the ÖV4. During the 1930’s a number of convertibles was built on different Volvo chassis by independent specialist coachbuilders. In 1956 – 57, the famous Volvo Sport (P1900) was produced in a very limited number of 67 specimens, of which most have been preserved to this day.

Many were surprised when the Volvo C70 Convertible was presented in 1997, as this was by far the most exclusive and expensive car with a Volvo badge until then.

However, the Volvo C70 Convertible was far from being just beautiful. First and foremost it was an exciting ’drivers car‘ with almost the same roadholding characteristics as the C70 Coupé, and with top speed and acceleration far beyond the figures obtained by most so called ’sports cars‘.

Below are links to various Volvo V70 and Volvo XC70 pages and web sites that have a wealth of general and technical information on the Volvo V70 and Volvo XC70.

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Brief background to the V70

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Brief background to the XC70

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Brief background to the V70R

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Brief background to the C70

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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.

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Volvo Brochures
These contain technical and general specifications.

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

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

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C70 Coupe
Information on the C70 Coupe

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C70 Convertible
Information on the C70 Convertible

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ticking noise
Cause and cure

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Replacing valve guides on all models
Revised Volvo procedure

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Buying an 850/70 Series Volvo
Some tips and advice

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V70XC web site

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Volvo V70R Brochure - PDF
Volvo brochure on this model

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

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

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

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Bosch Motronic LH 3.2

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B5204 HT/LT Engine - PDF

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Combustion theory - 70 Series to MY2000 - PDF

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Injector replacement - PDF

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

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

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Volvo BiFuel Cars

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

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Fuel control - PDF
850/70 up to MY 2000

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

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Ignition control - PDF
850/70 up to MY 2000

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

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Volvo C70 Limited Edition - PDF

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

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

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Volvo C70 overview 1997 - PDF

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

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Volvo S70 V70R 1997 Overview - PDF

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Volvo C70 1997 Specifications - PDF

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Volvo V70 1997 Specifications - PDF

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Volvo V70R promo video

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Volvo S40 S70 S90 1997 Overview - PDF

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Volvo V40 V70 V90 1997 Overview - PDF

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Volvo S70 1997 Specifications - PDF

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Technical Details of the 2004 Model Year V70R

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Volvo R Series web site

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Accessories for the current range of Volvo cars

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Recalls - fan wiring - XC70 V70 1999 to 2001

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Volvo XC70 recalls (Not complete list)

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Volvo S70 Recalls (Not complete list)

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Volvo V70 Recalls (Not complete list)

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Volvo V70 steering recall

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Volvo C70 Recalls (Not complete list)

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Volvo V70 Technical Specifications
Dated September 2004

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Volvo XC70 Technical Specifications
Dated September 2004

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Volvo C70 Classic

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Volvo V70 MY2005 Full Details
Dated September 2004

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Volvo XC70 MY2005 Full Details
Dated September 2004

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Technical Specifications for Volvo 2005 Model Year Cars

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Volvo C70 V70 XC70 MY2006 Full Details

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Technical Specifications for Volvo 2006 Model Year Cars

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Volvo C70 USA MY2006 Full Details

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MY2007 Full product specifications

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MY2007 V70 specifications and Special Edition Sport

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MY2008 V70. Generation 3 Volvo details

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MY2008 XC70. Generation 3 Volvo details.

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Body styling for the Volvo C70 (PDF)

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V70 Model Year 2007 Prices and Specifications (PDF)

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C70 Model Year 2008 Prices and Specifications (PDF)

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V70 Model Year 2008 Prices and Specifications (PDF)

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C70 MY2007-on technical and repair information

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C70 Model Year 2008 UK Brochure (PDF)

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C70 Model Year 2008 USA Brochure (PDF)

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V70 Model Year 2008 UK Brochure (PDF)

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XC70 Model Year 2008 UK Brochure (PDF)

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XC70 Model Year 2008 USA Brochure (PDF)

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Owners Manuals

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C70 Model Year 2009 Prices and Specifications (PDF) (Pub: May 2008)

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C70 UK Model Year 2009 Prices and Specifications (PDF) (Pub: August 2008)

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C70 UK Model Year 2009 Specifications and Prices (PDF) (January 2009)

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C70 US Specifications Model Year 2009 (PDF)

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V70 Model Year 2009 Prices and Specifications (PDF) (Pub: May 2008)

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V70 Model Year 2009 Prices and Specifications (PDF) (Pub: August 2008)

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V70 UK Model Year 2009 Specifications and Prices (PDF) (January 2009)

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V70 US Model Year 2009 Specifications (PDF)

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XC70 Model Year 2009 Prices and Specifications (PDF) (Pub: May 2008)

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XC70 Model Year 2009 Prices and Specifications (PDF) (Pub: August 2008)

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XC70 V70 Ocean Race Model Year 2009 Prices and Specifications (PDF) (Pub: August 2008)

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XC70 UK Model Year 2009 Specifications and Prices (PDF) (January 2009)

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XC70 US Model Year 2009 Specifications (PDF)

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Volvo C70, V70, XC70 Model Year 2010

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Volvo C70 Model Year 2011



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