2007 Volvo C70: common problems and reliability

One of the weaker C70 years.

17 owner complaints, most about structure. 4 recalls.

Should I buy a 2007 C70?

The 2007 Volvo C70 has 17 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and electrical system.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

17
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Volvo C70 vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other C70 years only. How we score it

Is 2007 a good year for the C70?

Across the 15 C70 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2010) to 42 (2000). With 17 complaints, the 2007 C70 sits above the model's median of 13.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

structure
8
electrical system
4
service brakes
2
wheels
1
hydraulic
1

Recalls affecting the 2007 C70

service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

Campaign 08V101000

VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF AFFECTED, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 11V508000

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 VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL KIT.

equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)

Campaign 10V566000

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Campaign 07V218000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION RESULTED IN AN INCORRECT ASSEMBLY OF THE LEFT DOOR HANDLE BOWDEN CABLE ATTACHMENT.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by strong owner affection and pride.

Owner insights cover all generations of the C70. See the full C70 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used C70 listings typically run $7,820–$11,030 across 2004 to 2013 model years.

Other C70 model years

Compare every C70 year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.

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