Car financing: 2003 Volvo V70
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 10.7 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 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
- 10.7 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
Rent a 2003 Volvo V70 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
2003 Volvo V70 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 5-cylinder | 2.4L 5-cylinder | 2.3L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.4L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 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 automatic | 5-speed manual | 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 | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.72 | $18.72 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $21.70 |
2003 Volvo V70: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.4 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| 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$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,744 | $3,744 | $4,130 | $4,130 | $4,130 | $4,340 |
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 2003 Volvo V70
- NHTSA lists 5 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 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system (7), electrical system (5) and power train (5). 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,... |
| 07V226000 | 2007-06-05 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LOCATED ON THE LEFT END OF THE FUEL RAIL MAY, AT TIMES, TRANSMIT INCORRECT SIGNAL REGARDING THE FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IF THE SIGNAL IS OUTSIDE OF THE PRE-PROGRAMMED ALLOWABLE LIMITS, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MAY BE SET AND THE CHECK... |
| 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.
Thinking of buying the 2003 Volvo V70?
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2003 Volvo V70 before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 2003 Volvo V70 before buying one.
What to check on the V70
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Reading the spec sheet
The 2.4L 5-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed automatic, drives it. 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.
Combined fuel use is 10.7 L/100 km: about 32 litres for 300 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $18.72 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Living with the V70
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.
Drive it on your own roads
If the V70 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Narrowing it down
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$3,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.72 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $187.20 at our price setting.
Make a request
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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 2003 Volvo V70 from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Volvo V70
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Volvo V70 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Volvo V70
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Volvo V70?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 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 2003 Volvo V70 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Volvo V70 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3744.00.
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.