2006 Volvo XC70 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City / 26 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
208
Seats
5 -7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Peter W
Excellent to take your dog & go hunting. The car has 4 wheel drive option.
A very safe driving vehicle with built in structural safety features. Good pickup speed. Very roomy for children or dogs. A dependable & reliable car to hand down to your kids when you are through driving it. Never had any major problems with the engine or transmission. Just keep up regular maintenance and this car is sure to last a lifetime.
accountCircle Steven Wheeler
Great car
Absolutely. Fantastic car. Very reliable in all conditions. Excellent winter car. It is abit thirsty with the gas.
accountCircle Billie I
It uses high octane fuel but gets excellent gas mileage.
I love the quality interior. The performance is still strong. Very reliable. Have only a few issues: horn and cruise control don't work but I bought it like that hoping it was only fuse blown.
accountCircle Caroline J
Volvo recommends premium gas for all Its cars, which can cost a lot over time.
My Volvo xc70 has over 150, 000 miles but drives like I just bought it. It is very comfortable and I have only had to perform minor repairs. The backseat does not have very much legroom, but that has not been an issue. It drives wonderfully, even in harsh winter conditions. I would highly recommend it!
accountCircle Bill C
Warning message. Delivered unclear of issue.
Periodically the car computer gives warning messages and gives sometimes gives cryptic messages. Reset works but it comes back. Mechanic can reset and it goes away. That does not resolve the problem, just the aggravation. That is not sufficient. It puts pressure on the owner to figure out what is the issue without a clear fix.
accountCircle Dawn E
I love my Volvo station wagon and she loves me!
It is an extremely comfortable vehicle. It has been very reliable. I have held onto this car for so long because it has been too easy to hang onto! I have always especially enjoy the comfort ability of the driver seat. The steering is very easy. And I have use that included booster seats to transport toddler's, which has been very helpful.
accountCircle Jason N
Volvo xc70 is a fun, versatile vehicle that fits a lot of gear!
The 2006 Volvo xc70 is a fun car to drive. It is has been a very reliable vehicle. I have driven it daily for 3 years without much trouble. It is a comfortable drive and gets decent gas mileage for an older vehicle. The only downfall, which is the same with all Volvo is that they are expensive to maintain and fix.
accountCircle Zz Y
Great cargo space. It has lots of room with easy accessibility.
Easy to drive. Great cargo space. Expensive to repair.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Hayley E
It is a v8 vehicle which means more gas.
My vehicle sometimes stalls while driving. The gas is pressed but the car does not move. It feels like a pull.

Volvo XC70 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
208 HP 23-23 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Ocean Race Edition
208 HP 23-23 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2006 Volvo XC70 Owner Reviews

4.27
11 Reviews
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5 stars 36%
4 stars 55%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Steven Wheeler on March 15, 2021
Great car
Absolutely. Fantastic car. Very reliable in all conditions. Excellent winter car. It is abit thirsty with the gas.
accountCircle Hayley E on March 7, 2021
It is a v8 vehicle which means more gas.
My vehicle sometimes stalls while driving. The gas is pressed but the car does not move. It feels like a pull.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Dan H.

Pros: safe, reliable, all wheel drive, good fuel mileage, fun to drive, very well built. After owning this 2006 Volvo XC70 I'd definitely buy another Volvo. Cons: back seat leg room is lacking. Could be expensive to maintain if you cannot do basic maintenance on your own.

likeFilled Jim C.

The Volvo xc70 is very good on gas and very reliable. The xc70 feels very safe to be in. There is more than space for storage space. It is a fun car to operator during a drive through the countryside on a beautiful day with the sunroof open.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Dan H.

There are a lot of maintenance heavy replacement items; motor and transmission mounts, control arm bushings, PCV system at about 100-120k miles that should be done as preventative maintenance. Then the normal things like timing belt, tensioner pulleys and water pump as with just about any car.

dislikeFilled Jim C.

The center console either needs to be bigger or better organized for the storage of little day-to-day items in such away but hidden. The Volvo c70 can be a noisy vehicle when being operated. The sunroofs glass will vibrate making noise while traveling on the interstate. In order to have a conversation the lower interior cover of the sunroof need to be closed take me away from the sunshine coming in through the sunroof glass..

Ranks #2 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2006 Volvo XC70 has an average owner rating of 4.27 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 2 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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car
2006 BMW X3
4.3
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car
2006 Volvo XC70
4.27

Ranks #1 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Volvo XC70 has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #1 of 2 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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2006 Volvo XC70
26 MPG
2
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2006 BMW X3
23 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Volvo XC70 oil type?

Answer: The 2006 Volvo XC70 uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 6.1 quarts. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your engine lubricated and it also removes dirt, sludge, and other impurities which will...

What's the 2006 Volvo XC70 oil capacity?

Answer: The 2006 Volvo XC70 has a 2.5 L 5-cylinder engine that needS6.1 quarts of oil with a filter. The recommended F-TYPEor the vehicle is SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil. The type means that 5 is the viscosity or the...
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Safety & Reliability

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