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Volvo V70

Years1997–2017
Generations7
Total variants830
Body stylesWagon
PlatformVolvo P80 platform · Volvo P2 platform · Volvo P3 platform
DesignerPeter Horbury · José Luis Diaz de la Vega <!-- · Örjan Sterner · Stefan Jansson
AssemblySweden: Torslanda · Belgium: Ghent · Canada: Halifax · Malaysia: Shah Alam · Thailand: Samut Prakan
PredecessorVolvo 850 estate
SuccessorV90
Also known asCross Country (2000–2002) (Australia) · V70 XC · XC70 (2003–2007)

The Volvo V70 is a wagon model, produced 1997–2017, spanning 7 generations with 830 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the V70 (2013-2017), V70 (2011-2013), V70 (2007-2011) and V70 (2004-2008). The V70 (2004-2008) generation is the most extensively documented, with 219 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 7

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Volvo V70 have?

The Volvo V70 has 7 generations with 830 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Volvo V70 produced?

The Volvo V70 has been produced 1997–2017. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Volvo V70?

The Volvo V70 is available as Wagon. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Volvo V70 2013 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

V70 (2013-2017)

2013–2017·Wagon
103 variants
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Volvo V70 2011 wagon front view
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V70 (2011-2013)

2011–2013·Wagon
129 variants
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Volvo V70 2007 wagon front view
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V70 (2007-2011)

2007–2011·Wagon
168 variants
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Volvo V70 2004 wagon front view
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V70 (2004-2008)

2004–2008·Wagon
219 variants
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Volvo V70 2000 wagon front view
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V70 Cross Country (2000-2002)

2000–2002·Wagon
2 variants
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Volvo V70 2000 wagon front view
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V70 (2000-2004)

2000–2004·Wagon
64 variants
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Volvo V70 1997 wagon front view
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V70 (1997-2000)

1997–2000·Wagon
145 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€31,897Estimated total · €6,379 per year
  • Depreciation€17,548
  • Fuel / energy€5,419
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€2,180

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 3

Volvo V70: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Cross Country (2000–2002)
    Australia
  • V70 XC
  • XC70
    2003–2007
Across · Wagon

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
V70 (1997-2000)1997–2000173 hp9.5 s145€31k–€61k★ 3.2
V70 Cross Country (2000-2002)2000–2002200 hp8.8 s2€44k–€47k★ 2.1
V70 (2000-2004)2000–2004171 hp9.9 s64€36k–€77k★ 3.1
V70 (2004-2008)2004–2008172 hp9.7 s219€39k–€78k★ 3.1
V70 (2007-2011)2007–2011197 hp9.1 s168€38k–€69k★ 3.5
V70 (2011-2013)2011–2013185 hp9.5 s129€40k–€75k★ 3.8
V70 (2013-2017)2013–2017177 hp9.3 s103€39k–€82k★ 4.0