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Free Volvo S70 VIN Decoder

Decode your Volvo S70 VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 14 variants (1997–2000). No registration.

1997–2000 14 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Volvo S70
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Volvo S70 specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each S70 variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.3L T5 5MT FWD (241 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.3 L 237 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.0L 20V Turbo 4AT FWD (226 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 223 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD
2.0L 20V Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 223 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.4L T 5MT FWD (193 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.4 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.5L T 5MT FWD (193 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.4 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.0T 20V 4AT FWD (180 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 178 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD
2.0T 20V 5MT FWD (180 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 178 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.4L 5MT FWD (170 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.4 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.4 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.5L 10V 5MT FWD (144 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.5 L 142 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.5L 5MT FWD (144 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.4 L 142 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.4L 5MT FWD (140 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.4 L 138 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.5L TDi 5MT FWD (140 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.5 L 138 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD
2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 125 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD

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Volvo S70 VIN FAQ

What does a Volvo S70 VIN tell you?+
A Volvo S70 VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Volvo S70?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Volvo S70 made?+
Our database covers the Volvo S70 for model years 1997–2000, across 14 variants.
Is the Volvo S70 VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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