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#BS-2014-VOLXC7-73C42014 Volvo Xc70
Based on reports from 3 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 158K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Fuel System (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2014 Volvo Xc70: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 67% of all reports filed for the 2014 Volvo Xc70, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 157,752 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 158K-mile mark.
Visibility Issues
Visibility complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2014 Volvo Xc70, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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 Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Volvo Xc70 is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2014 Volvo Xc70 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
3
Class avg
458
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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