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2004 Volvo V70 XC / XC70 — V70

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 V70 XC / XC70 V70.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine V70Transmission Automatic 5-spd

Defined as a passenger car, the 2004 Volvo V70 XC / XC70 pairs a V70 engine with an Automatic 5-spd transmission to achieve EPA fuel economy ratings of 18/25/20 mpg. Recorded data for this model year includes 88 total owner complaints and 6 recalls, with Engine & Engine Cooling emerging as the top complaint area. Consequently, this reliability history indicates researchers should focus their analysis on the Engine & Engine Cooling category.

Model year2007200620052004200320022001

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/25/20 mpgEPA · 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 Note the factory battery is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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
Tail / brake / turnB/UOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1275810
Engine air filter8649788 alt 9454647
Fuel filter30620512
Battery9459948 discontinued · alt 9459949
Front wiper blades30784428 alt 30655498
Thermostat30637216
Cabin air filter30630752 alt 30630754

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.4 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Curb weight3274 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 25 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.0-7.5
Power Steering FluidSYNTHETIC

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Gap0.027 in
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.20 lbs
Oil TypeVolvo part No. 1161 627-3
Oil Capacity6.08 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca
Optional BCI Group Number48, 49
Optional BCI Cranking Performance600, 800 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance12 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle74 ft-lbs / 44 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.937 in / 1.016 in / 0.421 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.906 in / 0.984 in / 0.394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6533 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; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 60,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · PCV Hose (inspect)

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 2004 Volvo V70 XC / XC70 top in one area — the engine & engine cooling, 13 of 88 reports (15%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 6 recall campaigns target the engine & engine cooling, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 7 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine & engine cooling 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.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
206
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
88
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 7 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 88 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling13
Seats8
Electrical System7
Fuel System, Gasoline6
Power Train5
Seat Belts4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Suspension3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V800000Air Bags:FrontalReported 14/10/2021

Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at…

10V566000Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)Reported 08/11/2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 206 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.12026-04-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
192452025-12-06Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
85012025-04-10Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S103032025-02-21Unknown Or OtherVolvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2004 V70 XC / XC70 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the V70 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.