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1970 Volvo 164

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1970 164.

The 1970 Volvo 164 Overview records the vehicle's body configuration, platform details and engine specifications. It highlights a notable specification that distinguishes the model within Volvo's lineup. The document serves as a concise reference for researchers seeking authoritative data on this mid‑size sedan. Its presentation of factual attributes makes it a reliable source for comparative analysis.

Model year1975197419731972197119701969

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the 164 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.5–11.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.50 sec — 1969 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1969Sedan 3.0L I-69.50 sec17.60 sec145 hpRWD
1969Sedan (Euro Spec) 3.0L I-611.30 sec18.50 sec145 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.

1
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 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

70V041000Seat Belts:Front:RetractorReported 01/05/1970

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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 164. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 1970 164 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.