Volvo XC70 Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 2004–2016 · Updated Oct 30, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 2016 Volvo XC70 window sticker reads 21 to 26 mpg combined depending on the engine: 26 for the 2L 4-cyl and 21 for the 2.5L 5-cyl. A used 2016 asks about $11,988 today.

The Volvo XC70 window sticker — build, options & years

The Volvo XC70 ran from 2004–2016 across 2 generations (2003–2007, 2008–2016).

Powertrain on the label
2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl
EPA fuel economy
21–26 mpg combined (2016)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles
Generations
2 (2004–2016)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Volvo XC70 VIN decoder.

What the Volvo XC70 sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2016 XC70, averaged across its 2 versions:

FIG.01·Volvo XC70 — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving21 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising28 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label24 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $2,675 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 444 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Sport Utility Vehicle, 2016) the best XC70 version ranks #3 of 8 on combined MPG (the class best is 28 mpg).

How the XC70's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 2003 to 2016:

FIG.02·Volvo XC70 — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
200320052007200920112013201520161919191821212424
RANGE 19 → 24·SOURCE EPA · 2003–2016

Combined went from 19 mpg in 2003 to 24 in 2016. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.

The XC70 sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the XC70 has the best figure of the 3: 26 mpg for its most efficient 2016 version.

FIG.03·Volvo XC70 window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
Volvo XC70201626 mpg—
Cadillac SRX201619 mpg5★
Volkswagen Touareg201719 mpg—
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA

What a used XC70 sells for now

Median asking price by model year, from 86 live US listings:

FIG.04·Volvo XC70 — Market Price by Model Year
Model yearMedian asking priceSample
2016$11,9889 listings
2010$4,90015 listings
2009$4,5008 listings
2008$5,99016 listings
2007$2,50011 listings
2004$3,49927 listings
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar market data

A 2016 XC70 asks a median $11,988 today, a 2004 about $3,499. Full breakdown on the Volvo XC70 value page.

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Volvo XC70 · 13 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record3.9
Complaint severity4.4

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Volvo XC70 VIN decoder.

XC70 window sticker — every model year

ForCar has built 10 XC70 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 13 times. The most requested model years are 2013, 2012 and 2010.

Any XC70 from 2004–2016: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Volvo models: Volvo window stickers.

Other Volvo window stickers

FIG.06·Other Volvo window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Volvo XC902003–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD27 mpg
Volvo XC602010–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD28 mpg
Volvo S602001–2026Compact Cars31 mpg
Volvo XC402019–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD106 mpg
Volvo EX302025–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD116 mpg
Volvo V602015–2026Small Station Wagons31 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Volvo XC70

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every XC70, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Volvo XC70 all three must show the same number.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Volvo XC70 window sticker show?

The 2016 label shows up to 26 mpg combined, #3 of 8 in its EPA class (Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,675 a year.

Does the XC70 sticker show better MPG than the Cadillac SRX?

Yes: the most efficient 2016 XC70 reads 26 mpg combined, the 2016 Cadillac SRX 19.

Which Volvo XC70 years do people look up most?

2013, with 2 of the 10 XC70 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2012 and 2010.

What is a used Volvo XC70 worth now?

A 2016 asks a median $11,988 and a 2004 about $3,499, across 86 live listings. More on the Volvo XC70 value page.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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