Volvo C70 2010
Model C70 made in 2010 by Volvo got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning equipment . The car has one 2.5 turbo engine.
Model 2010
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 24.2/38.6/29.0822 | G | 1240 | Subcompact Cars | 09/06/2009 |
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 19/28/22 | 23.1/38.4/28.1466 | G | 1297 | Subcompact Cars | 13/06/2009 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V566000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 416 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/08/2010 | 11/16/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated battery could lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. the unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r231.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V508000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 11/15/2005 to 07/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 20611 | 04/25/2012 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 10/18/2011 | 10/21/2011 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 23, 2012. owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall number is r247.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TJ-24643.1.5 | 04/10/2012 | 10044146 | Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol. *pe | 05/15/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SMB 23-037 | 01/17/2012 | 10043544 | Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| RTJ-21324 | 07/10/2009 | 10032425 | Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. if that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged and 3rd gear will be inoperative. this includes c70 coupe and | 03/24/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| TJ-5931 | 05/14/2010 | 10033816 | Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib | 09/20/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| SB-83-219 | 12/21/2009 | 10038568 | Ready | 06/21/2011 | |
| SB-83-219 | 12/21/2009 | 10038568 | Volvo: the hydraulic trunk lid opening cylinders may crack and leak oil. 2010 c70. *rm | 06/21/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||||
| TJ-18381-7 | 12/21/2010 | 10037821 | Volvo: when going over bumps or on an uneven road there may be a knocking or rattling noise from the front struts. there may be a defective top bearing or a coil spring in conflict with the body strut tower. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-18381-7 | 12/21/2010 | 10037821 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| US15309.4.1 | 04/23/2012 | 10044085 | Volvo: excessively negative rear camber may cause uneven tire wear and this may be accompanied by abnormal road noise or ride. refer to the camber angle specification in rtj 19674. also included models s40,c30, and v50 model year 2012. | 05/09/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 03/20/2009 | 11000 | ||
| Unintended sudden acceleration 2010 volvo c70 convertible. accelerator stuck down under full acceleration. popped up on own after 10 seconds. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Culver City | 90230 | Culver City Motor Cars, Inc. | 391-0445 |
| DC | Washington | 20016 | Martens Cars of Washington | 537-3000 |
| IL | MOLINE | 61265 | McLaughlin Oldsmobile-Cadillac, Inc. | |
| MD | ROCKVILLE | 20850 | Darcars of Rockville, Inc. | 3400900 |
| MO | KANSAS CITY | 64114 | Mission Automotive Company | 5012801 |
| NJ | SOMERVILLE | 8876 | DML Motors, Inc. | 393-0224 |
| NJ | SUMMIT | 7901 | Smythe Volvo, Inc. | 2734200 |
| NY | GLEN COVE | 11542 | NY-FV, Inc. | 216-2303 |
| VA | Fairfax | 22030 | Fairfax Imports, Inc. | 359-4540 |
| VA | virginia beach | 23462 | Freedom Motors, LLC. | 497-4864 |