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2009 Volvo XC70

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 XC70.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2009 Volvo XC70 is a passenger car built on Volvo's mid-size platform, requiring 7.8 quarts of engine oil with viscosities of 0W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30 meeting API standards. This model year falls within a complaint history spanning 2001-2016, where it aligns with the overall downward trend from a peak of 106 complaints in 2004 to just 2 in 2014, suggesting improved reliability in its era. With only 15 total owner complaints and 5 recalls, the 2009 XC70 demonstrates notably better owner satisfaction than earlier generations, though the top complaint area in the Fuel/Propulsion System warrants attention during ownership.

Model year201620152014201320122011201020092008

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 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 48 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 30750013. 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 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size215-65R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter30750013
Engine air filter30745344
Battery30772211 alt 30772241
Front wiper blades32341318
Thermostat30650891 alt 31355151
Cabin air filter31390880 alt 31449209

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.6 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height63 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight4169 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the XC70 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2009 T6 Premium
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009T6 Premium 3.0L Turbo I-66.60 sec15.10 sec281 hpAWD
20083.2 3.2L I-68.90 sec16.70 sec235 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.8 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 API engine oil, USE VOLVO PART NO. 1161620 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Differential Gear OilUSE VOLVO PART NO. 1161620 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 Pints
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity7.8 qt
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity7.8 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

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

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.98 ohms

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.40 lbs
Oil TypeVolvo part No. 8708581-7.
Oil Capacity2.37 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number92
Optional BCI Cranking Performance700 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194 °F
Pressure Test22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum55 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum32 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle81 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in / 0.0008 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.421 in / 0.381 in / 0.814 in / 1.043 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.393 in / 0.354 in / 0.787 in / 1.023 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
19 ft. lbs, Step 2: 15 ft. lbs., Step 3: 909 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
19 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs., Step 3: 909 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
133 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
233 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
390 degrees.90 degrees
4180 degrees.180 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
133 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
233 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
390 degrees.90 degrees
4180 degrees.180 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6033 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 1054 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5033 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 75,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 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 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 30,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level)
Every 30,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 60,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miPCV Hose (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miDrive 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.

The 2009 XC70 marks a sharp improvement over the 2008 launch year, with complaints dropping from 39 to 15 and recalls falling from 8 to 5, while TSBs continued their steady generational climb from 237 to 238. Complaint volumes then stabilized at 15 through 2011 before drifting lower, and recalls declined further to 3 in 2011 and 2 thereafter, placing 2009 at the start of a sustained low-complaint, moderating-recall phase. The 2009 top complaint categories — Fuel/Propulsion, Steering, Tires/Wheels, and Electrical Systems — each registered only two reports, and the data shows zero crash or fire complaints for the year. Investigations remained at zero across the entire 2001–2016 span, and the TSB trajectory reflects ongoing manufacturer service activity rather than a spike. The data doesn't specify root causes for the complaint clusters, but the low absolute numbers and absence of severe outcomes suggest they represent routine variability. For a buyer, 2009 is a solid choice: it avoids the elevated first-year recall and complaint levels of 2008 while entering a multi-year window of consistently low federal activity.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
238
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
15
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 15 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System2
Steering2
Tires,Wheels2
Electrical System2
Visibility/Wiper1
Unknown Or Other1
Seat Belts1
Tires,Wheels,Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V378000Seat Belts:FrontReported 30/06/2020

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross… Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service…

09V343000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 01/09/2009

VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY NOT SEND A SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP… Remedy: DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE TO THE VEHICLES' CEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. VEHICLES IN DEALER'S INVENTORY WILL BE REPAIRED PRIOR TO DELIVERY…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 238 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

How much oil does the 2009 XC70 take?

7.8 qt of BELOW 104 degrees F,: 0W-30 OR 0W-40 API SL, -22 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-30 API SL, -13 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-40 API SL, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 XC70 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.