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The 2007 Volvo V70 has 1 critical safety recall on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 11 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.
The 2007 Volvo V70 has 11 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is engine at 3 complaints, typically surfacing around 68,086 miles (~$3,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 V70 | 21 | 4 |
| 2006 V70 | 24 | 4 |
| 2007 V70 (this page) | 11 | 2 |
| 2008 V70 | 11 | 4 |
| 2009 V70 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010 V70 | 4 | 3 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: engine is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 68,086 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 2 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 8.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
Driving home from work on i93 when I head a loud bang. Pulled off the highway and could not find anything wrong. Got home with no other issues. In the morning I noticed the car leaning to the right. Went out and looked under the car and found my coil spring had snapped. No sign…
Throttle body has ongoing issues with needing to be cleaned frequently. Car has rough idle, sputters and jumps without warning. This happens when the car is in motion as well as when stationary. The car suddenly loses power when it does this which could cause a fatal…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Volvo v70. The contact stated that if he did not aggressively accelerate while driving up hill, the vehicle would roll backwards. He notified the manufacturer and was advised by a representative that the failure was a normal characteristic of the…
I own a 2007 Volvo v70 with low mileage -- 19,000 miles, VIN # [xxx]. Normally my wife drives the car just around where we live since she does not work - just a few miles a day. Last week, while going to the local grocery store with my 20 month old grandson in the car, she…
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An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Volvo V70 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
On the NHTSA data, the 2007 Volvo V70 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the engine first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 3 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 68,086 miles. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 8.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 11 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is engine. Typical failure occurs around 68,086 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 3 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 68,086 miles. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 68,086 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 11 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.