2008 Volvo V70 Specifications

Specifications

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Production Years for Series :	2007 -
Price :	MSRP: $32,465-32,465 Invoice: $30,515-30,515
MPG City :	16
MPG Highway :	24

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3200 cc \| 195.3 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.

Transmission:
6 Automatic Geartronic

Handling

Recall

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturer	Volvo Car USA LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V378000
Summary	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.
Consequence	An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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 at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V566000
Summary	VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence	AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy	VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Notes	VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R231.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Mfr Report Date	20070515
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V032000
Summary	CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, 'CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.' LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE MISSING WARNING INFORMATION INDICATING THAT 'DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR' IF THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED WHEN USING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
Consequence	THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS USED IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN KILLED OR INJURED IN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES AND IN AIRCRAFT.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LABEL WITH THE CORRECT WARNING INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes	VOLVO RECALL NO. 189.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Mfr Report Date	20080206
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V218000
Summary	VOLVO IS RECALLING 17,614 MY 2008-2009 S80, V70, AND XC70 VEHICLES. THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR IN THE FAN CONTROL MODULE (FCM). DEPENDING ON DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE, AND/OR RAPID INCREASE IN ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE.
Consequence	THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF COOLING SYSTEM FUNCTION AND ENGINE FAILURE. THE DRIVER MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT TIME TO REACT TO THE WARNING LIGHT(S) OR THE TEXT MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes	VOLVO RECALL NO. R214.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Volvo V70? A: The 2008 Volvo V70 has a wheelbase size of 110.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Volvo V70? A: The 2008 Volvo V70 has a length of 189.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Volvo V70? A: The 2008 Volvo V70 has a width of 73.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Volvo V70 have?A: The 2008 Volvo V70 has 38.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Volvo V70 have?A: The 2008 Volvo V70 has legroom of 41.90 inches.

Q: What is the 2008 Volvo V70's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Volvo V70 has a towing capaicty of 3307.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Volvo V70? A: The 2008 Volvo V70 was a .

Q: How much did the 2008 Volvo V70 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Volvo V70 had an MSRP of $32,465 - $$32,465 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2008 Volvo V70 have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Volvo V70 was a Inline 6 (3200 cc | 195.3 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 3600 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2008 Volvo V70 have? A: The 2008 Volvo V70 had a 6 speed Automatic Geartronic gearbox.