2001 Volvo V70 - Maintenance & Specs
The 2001 Volvo V70 belongs to a Volvo V70 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 5 model years, from 1998 to 2002. Engine options on record include the 2.3L, 2.4L, 2.3L I5. It is configured as front-wheel drive with a manual 5-spd. The 2001 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1998) and later (2002) V70 model years also documented.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting VCC RBS0-2AE. Fluid specs on file include OAT Coolant coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 10,000 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 22 ft-lb, lug nut 103 ft-lb, spark plug 13 ft-lb.
There are 9 safety recalls on record; one covers: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 18 city / 26 highway MPG, 21 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,750.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | VCC RBS0-2AE |
| EPA combined | 21 MPG |
| Coolant | OAT Coolant |
| Open recalls on record | 9 |
| Technical service bulletins | 118 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.