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← Volvo V70 · 2000-2007 · Mk2 P26

Volvo V70 Mk2 P26

Headline trim: V70 R AWD T5 — 300 bhp, 0-60 in 5.8s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
300 bhp
0–60
5.8 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$1,900-$19,000

Strengths

  • V70 R cult appreciating fast
  • XC raised AWD estate added
  • Cabin nicer than P80

Weaknesses

  • ETM throttle module fault
  • Auto reliability mixed
  • PCV system

Notable tech

  • Volvo P2 platform (S60 sister)
  • Estate body, V70 XC raised AWD
  • Volvo B5234T / B5244T5 5-cyl turbo
  • 5MT / 6MT / 5AT
  • V70 R AWD with Four-C active damping

Common issues

  • ETM throttle module
  • Auto torque-converter
  • PCV breather
  • D5 turbo

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk2 P26's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
2.4 5-cyl NA
BHP170
Torque230 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
T5 2.4 turbo
BHP250
Torque350 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
V70 R AWD T5
BHP300
Torque400 Nm
0–605.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
D5 2.4 diesel
BHP185
Torque400 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top141 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT