Car financing: 2002 Volvo V70
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. 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
- 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2002 Volvo V70 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.
2002 Volvo V70 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.4L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.4L 5-cylinder | 2.4L 5-cylinder | 2.3L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.4L 5-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $20.65 | $20.65 |
2002 Volvo V70: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.3 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $4,130 | $4,130 |
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 2002 Volvo V70
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (17), vehicle speed control (12) and air bags (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V800000 | 2021-10-14 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. |
| 10V566000 | 2010-11-08 | equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. |
| 09V483000 | 2009-12-18 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | 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 IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA,... |
| 06V441000 | 2006-11-15 | vehicle speed control | 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. |
| 04V051000 | 2004-02-02 | exterior lighting:brake lights | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT RELAYS MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. THE HIGH POSITIONED BRAKE LIGHT AND ALL OTHER TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. |
| 03V284000 | 2003-08-01 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2002 Volvo V70 for buyers
No 2002 Volvo V70 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Buying the 2002 Volvo V70 is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the V70
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
The figures, translated
Its 2.3L 5-cylinder turbo drives through a 5-speed manual. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Rated at 11.2 L/100 km combined, it needs around 34 litres for a 300 km round trip. Expect about $19.60 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Size and space
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. EPA lists 1,019 litres of luggage space, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Try before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Try the V70 on your commute, then decide. Rent the V70 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2002 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $196 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
When you know your dates
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 2002 Volvo V70 from us first.
Ask us about the 2002 Volvo V70
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Volvo V70 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Volvo V70
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Volvo V70?
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 2002 Volvo V70 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 2002 Volvo V70 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Volvo V70 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3920.00.
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.