Verdict
B
← Volvo V70 · 2007-2016 · Mk3 P3
Volvo V70 Mk3 P3
Headline trim: Polestar T6 AWD — 350 bhp, 0-62 in 4.9s.
BHP
350 bhp
0–60
4.9 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$3,800-$25,000
Strengths
- Cabin step on from P26
- Polestar T6 AWD cult
- XC70 raised version popular
Weaknesses
- DPF blockage
- PCV diaphragm
- Sensus freezes
Notable tech
- Volvo P3 platform (Ford EUCD-shared)
- Estate body, XC70 raised AWD variant
- Volvo T5 2.5 inline-5, T6 3.0 inline-6 (Polestar tune)
- D5/D4 2.4 diesels
- 6MT or 6/8 AT
Common issues
- DPF blockage D5
- PCV diaphragm
- Sensus head-unit
- Polestar T6 diff
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk3 P3's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
T4 1.6 turbo
BHP180
Torque240 Nm
0–608.0 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
T5 2.5 turbo I5
BHP250
Torque360 Nm
0–606.7 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6AT
Polestar T6 AWD
BHP350
Torque500 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
D4 2.0 diesel
BHP190
Torque400 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top140 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
D5 2.4 diesel
BHP215
Torque440 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT