2008 Volvo C70 Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2006 -
Price :	MSRP: $39,240-39,240 Invoice: $36,885-36,885
Weight :	3792 lbs \| 1720.022 kg
MPG City :	18
MPG Highway :	26

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 5
Displacement :	2520 cc \| 153.8 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	227 HP (167.072 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1500 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.

Transmission:
5 Automatic Geartronic , 6 Manual Gearbox

Handling

Recall

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	20051115
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V508000
Summary	VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL KIT.
Consequence	A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
Notes	VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS R247.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	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Mfr Report Date	20080414
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V329000
Summary	VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Consequence	THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes	VOLVO RECALL NO. 201.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.

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

2008 Volvo C70 FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Volvo C70? A: The 2008 Volvo C70 has a wheelbase size of 103.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Volvo C70? A: The 2008 Volvo C70 has a length of 180.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Volvo C70? A: The 2008 Volvo C70 has a width of 72.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Volvo C70 have?A: The 2008 Volvo C70 has 38.20 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Volvo C70 have?A: The 2008 Volvo C70 has legroom of 42.30 inches.

Q: What is the 2008 Volvo C70's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Volvo C70 has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Volvo C70? A: The 2008 Volvo C70 was a .

Q: How much did the 2008 Volvo C70 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Volvo C70 had an MSRP of $39,240 - $$39,240 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2008 Volvo C70 have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Volvo C70 was a Turbocharged Inline 5 (2520 cc | 153.8 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 227 HP (167.072 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1500 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Volvo C70 have? A: The 2008 Volvo C70 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic Geartronic, 6 speed Manual Gearbox.