Volvo C70 2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
230 PS
2.5L T5 Benzin
Turbo Swede under the soft top
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Engine Overview
The Volvo C70 2 is available with 3 engine variants — from 133 to 230 hp.
The Volvo 2.0L D3/D4 (Diesel, 136 PS) has the D5204T5 (2.0L D3/D4) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L D4 (Diesel, 177 PS) has the D5204T6 (2.0L D4) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.5L T5 (Benziner, 230 PS) has the B5254T7-C70 (2.5L T5) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic pumps and sensors — 3-piece folding hardtop The electro-hydraulic 3-piece folding hardtop of the C70 II shows typical wear on hydraulic pumps and sensors. The roof mechanism is excluded from extended warranties; repairs can be costly. Symptoms: Roof does not fully open or close, fault code, roof stalls in intermediate position from 80,000 km | High | |
| Folding roof hydraulic pump loses pressure The hydraulic pump (36011248) loses pressure through worn internal seals. The three-piece hardtop gets stuck half-open or half-closed. Symptoms: Roof stops mid-movement, warning message in display, hydraulic fluid traces in boot. from 90,000 km | High | |
| Water ingress through roof rubber seals Water enters through the folding roof rubber seals during washing or rain, particularly at the rear left and right. Interior dampness and mould are the result. Symptoms: Wet interior carpets after rain or washing, mould smell, damp boot corners from 70,000 km | Medium | |
| Cables in roof mechanism snap The thin cables that move the three-piece hardtop can break after years of use. Replacement parts are in some cases no longer available from Volvo. Symptoms: Roof stalls in intermediate position, metallic snapping during opening/closing, asymmetric roof movement. from 100,000 km | Medium | |
| Boot seal on folding roof leaking The complex seal between the three hardtop segments and the boot lid wears out. Water particularly enters at the transition from roof to A-pillar. Symptoms: Musty smell in boot, water in spare wheel well, condensation in tail lights. from 80,000 km | Low |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 27 weaknesses have been documented for the Volvo C70 2 (2006–2013) — 14 engine-related and 13 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Body, Rust, Electronics, Gearbox.
C70 (D5204T5, 2007–2013) — Be Careful: EGR cooler soot-clogged — VEA diesel problem, Serpentine belt must not reach timing belt — total loss risk, DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 136 PS.
C70 (D5204T6, 2007–2013) — Be Careful: EGR cooler soot-clogged — VEA diesel problem, Serpentine belt must not reach timing belt — total loss risk, DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 177 PS.
C70 (B5254T7-C70, 2006–2013) — Be Careful: Timing belt failure = engine damage (interference engine), Camshaft radial seal leaks — oil in belt area, PCV oil separator clogged — elevated crankcase pressure. Power: 230 PS.
What to watch out for with the Volvo C70? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee