Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1998 V70 XC V70.
The 1998 Volvo V70 XC is a versatile station‑wagon built on Volvo’s robust V70 platform, powered by the standard V70 engine. In that model year, the vehicle earned a modest total of 31 owner complaints, with the most frequent issue centered on service brakes and hydraulic components, and it was subject to a single recall. These figures place the 1998 V70 XC in the middle of the reliability spectrum for its generation, indicating a generally dependable chassis but highlighting the need for attentive brake maintenance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 185.8 in |
| Overall width | 69.3 in |
| Overall height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3155 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.8 / 57.5 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo V70 XC lead in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 6 of 31 reports (19%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the service brakes, hydraulic, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic 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.
All 31 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION. Remedy: ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE…
Showing 5 of 32 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| C00009 | 2023-07-21 | Unknown Or Other | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| TJ3656330 | 2023-06-12 | Unknown Or Other | Rubber cushion |
| Special Tools Bu | 2022-05-12 | Unknown Or Other | The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to… |
| Service Manager | 2022-05-06 | Equipment | ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations |
| 356EN01 | 2022-02-09 | Equipment | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.