Strengths
- Genuine all-weather AWD
- D5 5-cyl diesel torque
- Practical estate
Weaknesses
- ETM throttle module
- Cabin dated
- Haldex pump wear
Notable tech
- Volvo P2 platform (with V70 Mk2)
- Raised V70 estate body
- Whiteblock 2.4 / 2.5T 5-cyl petrol
- D5 2.4 5-cyl diesel
- 5MT / 5AT / AW55 auto
- Haldex AWD
Common issues
- ETM throttle
- D5 swirl flap
- AW55 auto
- Haldex pump
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1 P2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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2.4 (5-cyl)
BHP170
Torque225 Nm
0–6010.7 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
2.5T (5-cyl turbo)
BHP210
Torque320 Nm
0–608.0 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
D5 (2.4 5-cyl diesel)
BHP185
Torque400 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT