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1970 Volvo 142

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1970 142.

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Model year19741973197219711970

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 142 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

11.2–16.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.20 sec — 1971 140 Series 142E Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1971140 Series 142E Coupe 2.0L I-411.20 sec16.60 sec130 hpRWD
1968140 Series 144S Sedan (Euro Spec) 2.0L I-414.10 sec19.60 sec100 hpRWD
1974140 Series 142E Coupe 2.0L I-412.60 sec18.60 sec115 hpRWD
1974140 Series 145 Wagon 2.0L I-416.30 sec20.10 sec114 hpRWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
2
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

70V044000Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission ControlReported 06/05/1970

Remedy:

70V035000Suspension:RearReported 08/04/1970

Remedy:

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
356EN012022-02-09EquipmentVIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager2022-02-03Electrical SystemShipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1970 142 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.