Volvo V70 towing capacity by year
The Volvo V70 has tow data across 13 model years, from 1998 through 2010. The most recent 2010 Volvo V70 carries a maximum tow rating of 3,300 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2008 model year at 3,307 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Volvo V70 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Volvo V70 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Volvo V70, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Volvo V70 years (2006–2010)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Volvo V70 | 1 | 3,300 |
| 2009 Volvo V70 | 1 | 3,300 |
| 2008 Volvo V70 | 1 | 3,307 |
| 2007 Volvo V70 | 3 | 3,300 |
| 2006 Volvo V70 | 3 | 3,300 |
Older Volvo V70 years (1998–2005)
Earlier model years for the Volvo V70, going back to 1998. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Volvo V70 | 4 | 3,300 |
| 2004 Volvo V70 | 4 | 3,300 |
| 2003 Volvo V70 | 4 | 3,300 |
| 2002 Volvo V70 | 5 | 3,300 |
| 2001 Volvo V70 | 4 | 3,300 |
| 2000 Volvo V70 | 6 | 3,300 |
| 1999 Volvo V70 | 6 | 3,300 |
| 1998 Volvo V70 | 6 | 3,300 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.