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2010 Volvo XC70

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 XC70.

Body PASSENGER CAR

Classified as a passenger car, the 2010 Volvo XC70 relies on a substantial 7.8 quarts of 0W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30 API engine oil to maintain its mechanically demanding powertrain. When positioned within the model's 2001-2016 reliability history, this year's 15 total owner complaints—predominantly centered on that powertrain and accompanied by 5 recalls—place it well beneath the troubled 2004 peak of 106 complaints. Consequently, the 2010 model occupies an improving but cautious middle ground in the XC70's timeline, meaning that while it avoids the severe failures of earlier iterations, its specific powertrain concerns and multiple recalls still warrant thorough scrutiny from researchers.

Model year2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

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 sizeP215-65R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	30750013
Engine air filter	30745344
Battery	30772236 alt 30772211
Front wiper blades	32341318
Thermostat	30650891 alt 31355151
Cabin air filter	31449209 alt 31390880

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.6 in
Overall width	73.6 in
Overall height	63 in
Wheelbase	111 in
Curb weight	4169 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.

6.6–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2009 T6 Premium

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2009	T6 Premium 3.0L Turbo I-6	6.60 sec	15.10 sec	281 hp	AWD
2008	3.2 3.2L I-6	8.90 sec	16.70 sec	235 hp	AWD

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 Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Differential Gear Oil	USE VOLVO PART NO. 1161620 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.5 Pints
Engine Oil	0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	7.8 qt
Engine Oil	0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	7.8 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	650 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.98 ohms

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.40 lbs
Oil Type	Volvo part No. 8708581-7.
Oil Capacity	2.37 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	92
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194 °F
Pressure Test	22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	55 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	32 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.001 in / 0.0008 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.421 in / 0.381 in / 0.814 in / 1.043 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.393 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

9 ft. lbs, Step 2: 15 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90

9 ft. lbs

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

9 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90

9 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	180 degrees.	180 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	180 degrees.	180 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	180 degrees.	180 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60

33 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105

4 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50

33 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 75,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Support Bearing (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Transfer Case Assembly (leak inspection) · Transmission Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
At 60,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Support Bearing (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive 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 2010 Volvo XC70 records 15 complaints and 5 recalls, matching the 2009 model year and representing a clear improvement over the 2008 peak of 39 complaints and 8 recalls. After 2010, complaints continue to decline to single digits by 2013, and recalls drop to 2–3, indicating that the early second-generation (2008–2016) teething issues were largely resolved by 2010. The 2010 model has zero investigations and only one fire complaint, with top complaint areas being Power Train and Wheels (3 each), but the data does not specify root causes for these issues. The TSB count rises to 247 in 2010, suggesting that Volvo was actively issuing technical guidance, which may reflect ongoing refinements rather than widespread failures. Given the low complaint volume, absence of investigations, and a recall count that is moderate but not alarming, the 2010 XC70 is a solid buy within its generation, offering a better reliability profile than the 2008 model and comparable stability to the years that follow.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

247

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 15 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train3

Wheels3

Engine2

Equipment2

Seat Belts1

Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1

Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Tires,Wheels1

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…

10V489000Air Bags:FrontalReported 13/10/2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL SHIM IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 247 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
35526.1.8	2026-04-23	Engine	This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.1	2026-04-07	Unknown Or Other	This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
19245	2025-12-06	Unknown Or Other	This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
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…

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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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 48 battery Vehicles taking 7.8 qt Engine oil filter 30750013 Engine air filter 30745344 Battery 30772236 Front wiper blades 32341318

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 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 2010 XC70 have open recalls?

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

2010 Volvo XC70

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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Frequently asked