Is the 2000 Volvo S70 a bad year?
164 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other S70 years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2000 Volvo S70 are in line with other S70 years. Speed control stands out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2000 S70 owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 76,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed controlSTANDS OUT | 70 (43%) | 62k–97k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 32 (20%) | 60k–85k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Engine | 19 (12%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 16 (10%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 7 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 6 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 6 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 6 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 5 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 76,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 164 complaints: 8 mention a crash · 1 mentions a fire · 7 report an injury · 2 say the car was towed.
1 complaint was filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Apr 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2000 Volvo S70: 4
Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes. This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function. The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed. This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Volvo: 105
Repair instructions Volvo sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2000 Volvo S70. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo
The Volvo Certified Pre-Owned (VCPO) warranty on all vehicles certified and retailed on or after 1/1/05…
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Technical Journal TITLE : The Error Frame Finder (EFF) can be an aid in fault tracing intermittent CAN network problems by providing a visible indication…
NHTSA defect investigations: 3
Throttle control malfunction
Throttle control malfunction
Headlight failure
Every Volvo S70 year
2000 · 2002 · All S70 years side by side
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Questions
Is the 2000 Volvo S70 a bad year?
164 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other S70 years. At 76,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo S70?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: speed control (70), electrical system (32), engine (19), fuel system (16), transmission and drivetrain (7).
How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo S70 have?
4 recall campaigns list this model year: Brakes (NHTSA 07E023000), Speed control (NHTSA 06V-441), Exterior lighting (NHTSA 04V-504), Exterior lighting (NHTSA 00V-405). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.