Car financing: 2011 Volvo C70
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 10.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 10.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2011 Volvo C70 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2011 Volvo C70 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.81 | $16.12 |
2011 Volvo C70: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,224 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Volvo C70
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (5), electrical system (4) and air bags (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V508000 | 2011-10-18 | equipment:other:labels | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2011 Volvo C70 for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2011 Volvo C70 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2011 Volvo C70 before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the C70
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure, electrical system and air bags; have those parts checked. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Reading the spec sheet
It uses the 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
A combined rating of 10.2 L/100 km works out to about 31 litres per 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $47.43 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the C70 suits
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
How big it is
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. At 368 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the C70 for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A week with the C70 answers more than any brochure.
Choosing the right one
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $158.10 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Next step
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2011 Volvo C70 from us first.
Ask us about the 2011 Volvo C70
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Volvo C70 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Volvo C70
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 Volvo C70?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2011 Volvo C70 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2011 Volvo C70 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2011 Volvo C70 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3162.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.