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2000 Volvo C70 Conv

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 C70 Conv.

The 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible is a stylish open-top grand tourer that requires 6.1 quarts of 5W-30 or 10W-30 API-rated oil for its engine. With 26 owner complaints logged, primarily centered on the electrical system, and four recalls, this model year presents a mixed reliability picture that warrants attention to its electronics.

Model year2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.1 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 520 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1275810. Note the factory battery and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 520 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	1275810
Engine air filter	9186262
Fuel filter	30671182
Battery	9459948 discontinued
Front wiper blades	31276592 discontinued
Serpentine belt	30731809
Thermostat	271664 alt 6842214
Cabin air filter	9171296

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	185.8 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	56.3 in
Wheelbase	104.7 in
Curb weight	3450 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.1 qt of 5W-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6.1 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6.1 qt
Power Steering Fluid	SYNTHETIC

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	13 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	13 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

81 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-4-5-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	Turbo: 850 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	Turbo: 50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	Ex. Turbo: 850 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	Ex. Turbo: 50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.5-1.5 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	8000-9000 ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.020-0.030 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Cold market vehicles, 1.8; warm market vehicles, 1.7. Refer to decal on lefthand suspension tower to determine vehicles market type. lbs
Oil Type	Volvo Part No. 11 61 407-0, or equivalent.
Oil Capacity	6.76 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	520 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	520 cca

Service checks

RPM	43.0 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure	14.5 psi @ 750 rpm, 50.76 psi @ 4000

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	75 ft-lbs / 45 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0003 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0014 in / 0.0019 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.024 in / 0.378 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.024 in / 0.378 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.937 in / 0.35 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65

33 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Radio Antenna (clean) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (inspect) · PCV Hose (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Engine Breather Filter (inspect) · PCV Hose (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Owner complaints about the 2000 Volvo C70 Conv dominate in one area — the electrical system, 8 of 26 reports (31%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 4 recall campaigns target the electrical system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

185

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 26 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System8

Vehicle Speed Control4

Engine & Engine Cooling3

Wheels2

Tires2

Air Bags1

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Fuel System, Other,Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07E023000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master CylinderReported 29/03/2007

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT… Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

06V441000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 15/11/2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 185 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
8501	2025-04-10	Exterior Lighting	This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S10303	2025-02-21	Unknown Or Other	Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…
S10303	2025-02-13	Unknown Or Other	Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…
8501	2025-01-16	Exterior Lighting	This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
37175	2025-01-16	Unknown Or Other	This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist. To provide timely and…

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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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 6.1 qt Engine oil filter 1275810 Engine air filter 9186262 Fuel filter 30671182 Battery 9459948

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 C70 Conv take?

6.1 qt of BELOW 86 degrees F: 5W-30 API, -4 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 C70 Conv have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.