Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2016 Volvo XC70 (Gen 3)
The 2016 Volvo XC70 (Gen 3) has an excellent reliability record with no widely reported common faults for this model year period.
Buying Tips for 2016 Volvo XC70 (Gen 3)
- Start with the DVSA recall check on the exact plate - 2008-11 cars carry high-pressure fuel pipe and electrical connector recalls among others.
- Cycle the central locking several times and confirm the engine immobiliser lights behave; Auto Express names this system as the likeliest electrical failure on the XC70.
- If the car tows, check the rear Nivomat dampers for weeping and sag; replacement is genuine money and cheaper units change the ride height.
- Water-test the sunroof drains before you accept the carpets - this generation shares the elbow-and-rear-trunk drain layout used on the V70.
- Prefer 2013-on facelift cars for the refreshed lamps, bumpers and D2/D3 engine options that cut running costs.