Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 V70 XC V70.
The 1999 Volvo V70 XC V70 is a variant within Volvo's V70 line, powered by the V70 engine and carrying the V70 designation through its body and powertrain. Its reliability record is anchored by 79 owner complaints, with vehicle speed control standing out as the top complaint area, and two recalls issued during its run. That concentration of reported issues around vehicle speed control makes the 1999 V70 XC a model year where those systems warrant close scrutiny by anyone researching or evaluating a used example.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 186.2 in |
| Overall width | 69.3 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3735 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 58.7 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 1999 Volvo V70 XC lead in one area — the vehicle speed control, 22 of 79 reports (28%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the vehicle speed control are also the target of recall 06V-441 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the vehicle speed control 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 79 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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.
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 40 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 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.