Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -19 City / 23 -25 HWY
Horsepower
240 -300
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mike
A great car.
Just clicked over 150,000 kilometers and we've had no major problems. The worst thing was a leaking windshield which the dealer fixed out of warranty. Runs great. Handles well in the snow and ice. Had to replace bushings and a broken spring, but that was more about our roads than about the car. Would definitely buy another one.
accountCircle Nick P
Great vehicle. Strong engine. Smooth ride. Great cruising and power.
Very stable in the rain, excellent acceleration, very comfortable on long distance trips, powerful engine. Good space. Back seat is limited in legroom. Good towing capacity. Gets average 20 miles per gallon. Excellent steering radius. Headlights turn with wheel in direction of turn. I have not had any major mechanical issues.
accountCircle Stacey D
2 Pop up booster seats in the backseat, with room for a car seat in between
My car has 2 pop up booster seats in the back seat, with enough space for a car seat between them. This is great for parents with 3 young children. There is plenty of cargo room in the back to transport kid stuff. The car has all wheel drive and is low to the ground, which makes me feel safer commuting to work in cold weather. I don't like that I can't fit more than 4 passengers. I wish the cargo area also had pop up seats.
accountCircle Andrew T
My Volvo xc70 is a safe, reliable, quality vehicle.
My Volvo xc70 is a well-built vehicle with great reliability and power. On the rare occasions when something has gone wrong, Volvo service is very good. The AWD gives me the ability and confidence to get to where I need to go, when I need to go. I feel safe driving it.
accountCircle Megan K
The safest, most reliable family vehicle for your money.
I don't even want to think about getting a new car, because I love my Volvo so much. It has the perfect amount of space and comfort on the inside, but us so sleek on the outside. It is so versatile. Handles kids, pets, business, vacations; anything you need.
accountCircle Lisa S
Volvo xc70 finally a car I love!
Excellent smooth ride. Loaded features. Comfortable, high safety rating. All wheel drive performs great in bad weather. The xc70 has a lot of cargo room too. Rain sensitive windshield allows the wipers to adjust automatically. Heated seats are great in the winter.
accountCircle Bob T
My great silver volvo car.
Very durable. It has good gas mileage. The drive is incredibly smooth. After many years it still drives great. The car has a very nice look to it. The leather seats interior is very fashionable. Also the wood aesthetic is very nice. It is a very comfortable car.
accountCircle Robert S
It is a safe, reliable vehicle.
Volvos are good reliable vehicles. The dealerships I've dealt with are always topnotch, supportive and reliable. My Volvo has always gotten me where I need to go.

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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3.2L
240 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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3.2L Premier
240 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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3.2L Premier Plus
240 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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3.0L T6
300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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3.2L Platinum
240 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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3.0L T6 Premier Plus
300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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3.0L T6 Platinum
300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Volvo XC70 Owner Reviews

4.88
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5 stars 88%
4 stars 13%
3 stars 0%
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accountCircle Mike on February 26, 2021
A great car.
Just clicked over 150,000 kilometers and we've had no major problems. The worst thing was a leaking windshield which the dealer fixed out of warranty. Runs great. Handles well in the snow and ice. Had to replace bushings and a broken spring, but that was more about our roads than about the car. Would definitely buy another one.
accountCircle Andrew T on January 26, 2021
My Volvo xc70 is a safe, reliable, quality vehicle.
My Volvo xc70 is a well-built vehicle with great reliability and power. On the rare occasions when something has gone wrong, Volvo service is very good. The AWD gives me the ability and confidence to get to where I need to go, when I need to go. I feel safe driving it.

Ranks #1 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2012 Volvo XC70 has an average owner rating of 4.88 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 8 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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4.88
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4.62
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4.58

Ranks #4 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Volvo XC70 has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #4 of 8 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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28 MPG
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27 MPG
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26 MPG
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25 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety