Volvo V70 VAN
Built: 1999-1999 · Series: V70
More machines from model year 1999
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Volvo V70 – estate under commercial N1 registration: four- and five-cylinder engines from 96 to 154 kW, 2.4 to 2.5-litre displacement, up to 2,900 kg gross weight
The Volvo V70 is the brand's classic large estate, built mainly in Torslanda, Sweden, across three generations from 1996 to 2016 (known as the P80, P2 and P3), before the V90 took over in 2016; on this collective page the V70 is listed under the commercial N1 registration that some countries grant to estates with the rear seat removed or converted, classifying them as commercial vehicles. Suffixes such as D5 denote the five-cylinder turbodiesel, T5 the five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, and internal body codes (such as SW79 or LW72) appear in some of the model designations.
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The register lists 58 versions with 96 to 154 kW from four- and five-cylinder engines of 2,400 to 2,520 cm³, unladen weights of 1,470 to 2,145 kg, gross vehicle weights of 1,970 to 2,900 kg, lengths of 4,710 to 4,823 mm and widths of 1,750 to 1,890 mm.
The commercial N1 registration for estates such as the V70 is used in some countries to benefit from lower tax rates or commercial-vehicle regulations, even though the vehicle technically matches the privately registered passenger model; the V70 itself competed as an estate with the Audi A6 Avant, BMW 5 Series Touring and Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate.
When buying used, check the turbocharger, dual-mass flywheel and injectors on diesel versions (D5), boost pressure control on turbo-petrol versions (T5), general corrosion around the rear wheel arches and lower door edges, and shift behaviour after long standing periods on automatic transmissions; parts are widely available through the Volvo dealer network and independent suppliers.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Volvo V70 (Transporter), Volvo Cars
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 5correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,750 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,660 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,470 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,020 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volvo V70 VAN weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,470 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo V70 VAN?
2,020 kg.
What engine does the Volvo V70 VAN have?
5 cylinders.
When was the Volvo V70 VAN built?
Production years: 1999.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
5D STW V70 2.5 20V-AUTOMATIC-LW55/266
5D STW V70 2.5 20V-LW55/266
5D STW V70 2.5 TDI
5D STW V70 2.5 TDI-AUTOMATIC-LW72/266
5D STW V70 2.5 TDI-LW72
5D STW V70 2.5 TDI-LW72-HP
5D STW V70 2.5 TDI-LW72/266
5D STW V70 2.5 TURBO-AUTOMATIC-LW56/266
5D STW V70 2.5-AUTOMATIC-LW51/266
5D STW V70 2.5-LW51/266
5D STW V70 2.5D-AUTOMATIC-LW72/266
5D STW V70 2.5D-LW72/266
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