The Volvo V70 is a premium D-segment estate car produced by Volvo Car Corporation. The first generation debuted in 1996 and was offered exclusively as a station wagon. Technically, it shared many components with the Volvo 850 but featured updated styling, including redesigned lights, more rounded body lines, and improved suspension. The V70 also introduced several innovations aimed at enhancing driving safety.
The engine lineup was dominated by petrol units ranging from 2.0 to 2.5 litres, delivering between 126 and 265 horsepower. A Bi-Fuel version with a 144 hp CNG system was also available. Additionally, the range included a 2.5 TDi diesel engine (140 hp) sourced from the Audi A6. Sportier variants included the T5 and the more luxurious R version, which featured front and rear spoilers, graphite alloy wheels, and unique interior styling elements. The off-road-oriented XC70 variant was also introduced.
The second generation launched in 1999, built on the P2 platform. It featured a completely redesigned body with a distinctive, vertically slatted grille. This generation was praised for its high comfort levels and advanced safety features, earning a 5-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests. It scored a perfect 16/16 in the side impact test and received an additional 2 points for its standard curtain airbags.
The third and latest generation has been available since 2007, built on the Y20 platform, which it shares with models like the Ford Mondeo and Land Rover Freelander. Volvo placed a strong emphasis on comfort, even consulting orthopaedists to design seats that support the body’s natural posture. In this generation, the high-performance R version was discontinued and replaced by the R-Design trim, which offers sporty styling enhancements.
The factory tyre sizes for the Volvo V70 vary depending on the engine version and include: 195/65 R15, 195/60 R15, 205/55 R16, 215/55 R16, 225/55 R16, and 235/45 R17.
Optional tyre sizes include: 205/65 R15, 205/50 R17, 205/45 R17, 205/55 R15, 205/50 R16, 215/45 R17, and 245/40 R18.