Model overview

The Volvo C70 is a two-door, four-passenger sport compact made and sold by Volvo Cars from 1996 till 2013 over two generations. The prime generation (1996–2005) was available as both a coupé and a soft-top convertible. The second-generation (2006–2013) was available as a retractable hardtop convertible.

Volvo revealed the initial generation C70 in 1996 at the Paris Motor Show, followed by adding it to the European market as a 1997 model, and in North America a year later. The C70 was powered either by a low-pressure turbo (2.4L) or a high-pressure turbo (2.0L and 2.3L), 5-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engines paired to manual or automatic transmissions.

Volvo C70 known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Volvo C70 are:

• Convertible Tops May Have Issues With Micro-Switches/Potentiometers
• Harsh shifting from transmission
• Door Window Regulator May Break
• ABS Light Due to ABS Control Module Malfunction
• Knocking Sound From The Front Suspension Driving Over Bumps
• Doors will not Lock or Unlock

Volvo C70 PDF owner manual

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