Volvo XC70 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
200 PS
2.4L Turbo Benzin
Classic Volvo T5
Fun to Drive!181–185 PS
2.4L D5 Diesel
5 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Volvo XC70 1 is available with 4 engine variants — from 140 to 230 hp. 3 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Volvo 2.4L D5 (Diesel, 163–185 PS) comes with 2 different engines: D5244T (2001–2007, Be Careful) und D5244T4 (2005–2007, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.4L D5!
The Volvo 2.4L (Benziner, 144–170 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B5244S (2000–2007, Be Careful) und B5244S2 (2000–2007, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.4L!
The Volvo 2.4L Turbo (Benziner, 193–200 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B5244T (2000–2007, Be Careful) und B5244T3 (2000–2007, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.4L Turbo!
The Volvo 2.5L Turbo (Benziner, 210 PS) has the B5254T2 (2.5L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Convertible roof module damaged by moisture The convertible roof control module is located in the upper right boot area near the fuel filler flap and suffers corrosion damage to the circuit board from moisture ingress. Symptoms: Roof completely unresponsive to button press, sporadic total failure of roof control. from 100,000 km | Medium | |
| Window regulator cable breaks — window drops The electric window regulators in the C70 I Cabriolet are prone to cable breaks and pulley failures. The window can then no longer be closed — particularly frustrating with a convertible roof. Typical problem after 10 years. Symptoms: Window can no longer be raised, cracking noise when operating the window switch, window sits crooked in frame | Low | |
| ABS control unit — cold solder joints The ABS control unit in the C70 I suffers from cold solder joints on the circuit board. ABS warning light illuminates permanently and ABS stops working entirely. Reflow soldering is an inexpensive repair option; replacement unit is significantly more costly. Symptoms: ABS warning light permanently on, no ABS intervention during emergency braking, fault codes in ABS control unit from 120,000 km | Low | |
| Microswitches and potentiometers in roof mechanism wear out The numerous microswitches and potentiometers in the convertible mechanism corrode. They send incorrect position signals to the control unit, preventing the next step in roof movement from being initiated. Symptoms: Roof stops mid-movement. Intermittent failures more common in damp conditions. from 80,000 km | Medium | |
| Radio/navigation fails due to cold solder joints The audio and navigation system on the P2 platform (S60 I, V70 II, XC70 I) fails due to cold solder joints in the RTI control unit. Replacement costs €700 and up; professional re-soldering is cheaper. Symptoms: Black screen, navigation sporadically fails to start, audio system fails from 130,000 km | Medium | |
| Faulty audio control unit (cold solder joints) Like all late-1990s Volvo models, the radio/navigation control unit fails through cold solder joints. Replacement units from breakers are inexpensive. Symptoms: Radio/nav fails to start, display black, random system crashes from 100,000 km | Low |
Top Reported Issues
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 69 weaknesses have been documented for the Volvo XC70 1 (2000–2007) — 43 engine-related and 26 vehicle-related. One problem engine: D5244T4 (2.4L D5). Typical issues affect Electronics, Suspension, Gearbox, Brakes.
XC70 (D5244T, 2001–2007) — Be Careful: Injector seal leaking (Black Death), Timing belt + water pump, EGR valve sooted. Power: 163 PS.
XC70 (D5244T4, 2005–2007) — Stay Away!: Injector seal leaking (Black Death), Swirl flap linkage breaks, Timing belt + water pump. Power: 185 PS.
XC70 (B5244S, 2000–2007) — Be Careful: Timing belt replacement mandatory, Camshaft adjuster migrates and fails to seal, PCV oil separator clogged. Power: 144 PS.
XC70 (B5244S2, 2000–2007) — Be Careful: Timing belt replacement mandatory, PCV oil separator clogged, Water pump and radiator susceptible at higher mileage. Power: 170 PS.
XC70 (B5244T, 2000–2007) — Be Careful: ETM electronic throttle unit faulty, Timing belt + CVVT camshaft adjuster, PCV oil separator clogged. Power: 193 PS.
XC70 (B5244T3, 2000–2007) — Be Careful: ETM electronic throttle unit faulty, Timing belt + CVVT adjuster, PCV oil separator clogged. Power: 200 PS.
XC70 (B5254T2, 2001–2007) — Be Careful: Timing belt + water pump mandatory, PCV oil separator clogged, Turbo drain pipe seal leaking. Power: 210 PS.
What to watch out for with the Volvo XC70? 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