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VOLVO V70
Chapter 9 - Specifications
pg. 141 Specifications
Label information142
Dimensions and weights143
Engine specifications144
Transmission specifications145
Oil/fluid specifications and volumes146
Fuel system, Distributor ignition system, Suspension147
Electrical system148
Volvo On Call149
pg. 142 Label information
1 Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the
underside of the hood. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
2 Vacuum hose routing
(underside of hood)
3 Loads and Tire Pressures
(on inside of fuel filler door)
4 Model plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery, etc. The plate is located in the engine
compartment, on the inside of the left front fender.
5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) *
The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door
pillar.
6 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS)
standards (Canada)
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the facing
side of the driver's door. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
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7 Child safety latch label
* The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your vehicle
with the retailer and when ordering parts.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 143 Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Length - 185.4 in. (471 cm), XC70 -186.2 (473 cm)
Width - 71 in. (180 cm), XC70 - 73.2 in. (186 cm)
Height - 57.5 in. (147 cm), V70 AWD - 58.7 in. (149 cm), XC70 - 61.5 in. 156 cm)
Wheelbase - 108.5 in. (276 cm), XC70 - 108.8 in. (276 cm)
Track, front - 61.5 in. (156 cm), XC70 - 63.4 in. (161 cm)
Track, rear - 61.4 in. (156 cm), XC70 - 60.9 in. (155 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) - 35.8-39 ft. (10.9-11.9 m)
Cargo capacity - 17.1 cu. ft. (0.48 m
3 ) 1
- 26.3 cu. ft. (0.74 m
3 ) 2
- 58.0 cu. ft. (1.64 m
3 ) 3 USA Canada
Max roof load 220 lbs 100 kg
Max trailer weight (w/o brakes) 1100 lbs 500 kg Max trailer weight*
- (with brakes, 2" ball) 3300 lbs 1500 kg- (with brakes, 1 7/8" ball) 2000 lbs 900 kgMax tongue weight * 165 lbs 75 kg
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WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of
the vehicle must not be exceeded.
1) Rear seat backrest up, load height - upper edger of backrest
2) Rear seat backrest folded down, load height - upper edge of front seat backrests/lower edge of rear window
3) Rear seat backrest folded down, load height - headlining (ceiling)
Weights USA Canada
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
V70 man. 4630 lbs 2100 kg
V70 aut. 4690 lbs 2130 kg
V70 Turbo man. 4670 lbs 2120 kg
V70 Turbo aut. 4730 lbs 2150 kg
V70 AWD 4890 lbs 2220 kg
XC70 4890 lbs 2220 kg
Capacity weight *** 930 lbs 420 kg
Curb weight
V70 3390-3585 lbs 1541-1632 kg
V70 AWD 3690-3725 lbs 1675-1695 kg
XC70 3765-3800 lbs 1710-1730 kg
Permissible axle weight, front
V70 man. 2290 lbs 1040 kg
V70 aut. 2330 lbs 1060 kg
V70 Turbo aut. 2400 lbs 1090 kg
V70 AWD 2400 lbs 1090 kg
XC70 2490 lbs 1130 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear
V70, V70 Turbo 2470 lbs 1120 kg
V70 AWD 2580 lbs 1170 kg
XC70 2620 lbs 1190 kg
* When driving for prolonged periods at temperatures above 86° F (30° C), the maximum recommended weight is
2000 lbs (900 kg).
**See also section "Trailer towing"
*** The max permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 144 Engine specifications
Engine specifications
Designation: Volvo B 5234 T3
Output247 hp at 5200 rpm (184 kW/87 rps)
Max. torque 243 ft. lbs. at 2400-5200 rpm (330 Nm/42-87 rps)
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Subwoofer72, 166
Sun roof42, 43
Supplemental Restraint System4, 28
Suspension147
Switches in center console31
T
Tachometer27
Tailgate - locking/unlocking79
Tailgate wiper blade - replacing140
Temperature gauge27
Temporary spare tire110
Text window30
Three-way catalytic converters106
Timing belt132
Tire pressure110
Tires108 -111
Tires - changing112, 113
Tool bag72
Towing a trailer101
Towing eyelet99
Towing the car99, 100
Trailer towing101
Trailer weight - maximum143
Transmission - automatic90-94
Trip computer32
Trip odometer27
Turn signals36
U
Uniform tire quality grading111
Unlocking the tailgate79
Upholstery - cleaning128
V
Vanity mirror lights - replacing124
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)142
Vehicle loading110
Ventilation46
Volvo On Call149
Volumes (oils and fluids)146
W
Warning flashers38
Warning light - center28
Warning lights28, 29
Warranty129
Washer fluid reservoir133
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Washer fluid solvent104
Washing the car127, 128
Waxing128
Weight distribution95
Wheels - changing112, 113
Wheels and tires108-113
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)10
Windows - electrically operated40
Windshield washer solvent104
Windshield wiper blades - replacing140
Windshield wipers/washers37
Winter driving104
Winter tires109
Winter/Wet driving mode91, 93, 104
Wiper blades - replacing140
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