The Volvo XC70 was introduced into Volvo’s lineup as a crossover vehicle in 2003 and was discontinued after the 2016 model year. The XC70 is known for its unique styling and for having the features consumers expect from modern vehicles, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a Volvo XC70?
The Volvo XC70 has a towing capacity of 3,300 pounds if using a 2” trailer ball, and a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds if using a 1-⅞” trailer ball.
There’s a bit more to know about Volvo XC70 towing capabilities which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
2016 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2016 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2016 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2016 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2016 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
Here’s a video showing the Volvo XC70 being put to a real-world towing test:
Volvo XC70 Braked Vs. Unbraked Towing Capacity
All vehicles have different towing capacities based on whether or not you’re towing a trailer that has trailer brakes installed.
Trailer brakes allow the trailer to stop faster than if only the vehicle is using its brakes, allowing the vehicle to tow more weight, so braked towing capacity will always be higher than unbraked towing capacity.
Volvo XC70 Braked Towing Capacity: up to 3,500 lbs / 1,497 kg
Volvo XC70 Unbraked Towing Capacity: 1,650 lbs / 750 kg
Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Factors
There are a few factors that affect the Volvo XC70 tow capacity.
Trailer Ball Size
The size of the trailer ball you’re using plays a big role in how much your Volvo XC70 can tow.
No matter what model year you have, using a 2” trailer ball will get you 3,300 pounds of towing power, while using a 1-⅞” trailer ball will get you 2,000 pounds of towing power.
Number of Passengers
A big factor in calculating your vehicle’s towing capacity is how many passengers you’re carrying, which directly calculates into the vehicle’s GCWR.
This is true of all vehicles, not just the Volvo XC70, so always take into consideration the total load of your passengers and gear in addition to what you’re towing.
Volvo XC70 Tow Package Info
Does The Volvo XC70 Have A Tow Package?
Volvo offers a XC70 towing package which includes the following:
- Class III Hitch Receiver
- 4-Pin Wiring Harness
Can You Install A Trailer Hitch On a Volvo XC70?
If you plan on towing anything with your Volvo XC70, you’ll need a tow hitch and wiring harness.
Depending on what you’re towing, you’re going to need a ball mount (aka a trailer ball hitch) so you can attach items for towing.
Make sure to get the right trailer ball size that matches your hitch and trailer.
Volvo XC70 Tow Hitch
Trailer hitches come in different hitch classes, which are rated for different vehicle sizes and weight limits.
The Volvo XC70 uses a Class 3 hitch.
Here’s a great option for a Class III Volvo XC70 trailer hitch:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. With a strong, welded steel build, this class 2 hitch package is rated for 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- HIGHLY VERSATILE. Add useful, versatile towing options to your vehicle with this class 2 trailer hitch. It provides a standard 1-1/4-inch x 1-1/4-inch receiver hitch, allowing you to tow a small trailer or mount a cargo carrier or bike rack
- DUAL-COAT FINISH. For industry-leading rust, chip and UV resistance inside and out, this automotive tow hitch is submersed in a liquid A-coat and co-cured with a durable black powder coat finish
- EASY INSTALLATION. This class 2 hitch fits select model years of the Volvo S60, V70 and XC70
- TESTED FOR SAFETY. Each CURT class 2 trailer hitch design is thoroughly tested at our Detroit facility, using real vehicles in real-world conditions. Our hitches are tested to SAE J684 specs to give you confidence and safety on the road ahead
Here’s a great ball mount option so you can hook up different types of trailers for towing with your XC70:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Rated to tow 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight, this ball hitch offers dependability for your towing setup (weight capacity may change if trailer ball is removed)
- VERSATILE USE. This trailer hitch ball mount comes with a 1-1/4-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 1-1/4-inch receiver. The ball mount has a 3-1/4-inch drop, 2-inch diameter ball, 1/2-inch hitch pin hole and 7-1/4-inch overall length
- READY TO TOW. Hitching up your trailer is easy with this ready-to-use trailer hitch ball mount. It comes with a pre-attached tow ball for ready coupling and a trailer hitch pin to securely mount onto your hitch receiver
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this ball hitch is protected with a durable black powder coat finish, and the trailer ball has a polished chrome plating. These finishes resist damage from rain, dirt, road salt and other corrosive threats
- EASY TO INSTALL. To install the trailer hitch ball mount on your vehicle, simply insert the shank into your vehicle's 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver. The rounded shank makes installation easy
Volvo XC70 Trailer Hitch Installation
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on a Volvo XC70 trailer hitch installation:
Volvo XC70 Trailer Hitch Installation Cost
If you’re considering having a tow hitch added to your XC70, expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed (excluding the cost of the tow hitch and wiring harness).
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Hitch Receiver Vs Rear Step Bumper Towing
Some vehicles allow for bumper towing, which means you can mount a tow hitch ball directly on the bumper instead of installing a tow hitch to the vehicle’s frame.
Can I Bumper Tow With a Volvo XC70?
The Volvo XC70 stock bumper is not rated for bumper towing, so you’ll need to install a frame-mounted hitch like the one we listed earlier in this guide or an aftermarket bumper with a hitch ball on it.
Does My Volvo XC70 Have A Tow Package?
You can start by looking under the rear bumper of your XC70 to see if you notice a trailer hitch or trailer ball.
That will give you a good indication of if you have a tow hitch already installed on your XC70.
Another way to research this is by checking the paperwork that came with your vehicle or taking it to a local dealer to see what’s installed.
Make sure to have your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) handy if you call the dealer so they can look up the exact specs and whether or not your vehicle has any towing packages or features installed on it.
2015 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2015 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2015 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2015 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2015 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2014 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2014 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2014 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2014 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2016 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2013 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2013 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2013 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2013 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2013 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2012 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2012 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2012 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2012 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2012 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2011 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2011 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2011 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2011 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2011 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2010 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2010 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2010 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2010 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2010 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2009 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2009 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2009 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2009 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2009 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2008 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2008 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2008 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2008 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2008 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2007 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2007 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2007 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2007 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2007 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2006 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2006 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2006 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2006 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2006 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2005 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity
The 2005 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2005 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2005 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2005 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2004 Volvo XC70 Tow Capacity
The 2004 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2004 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2004 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2004 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
2003 Volvo XC70 Tow Capacity
The 2003 Volvo XC70 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,300 lbs depending on the trailer ball size being used.
A 2003 Volvo CX70 with a 1-⅞” trailer ball can pull 2,000 lbs.
A 2003 Volvo CX70 with a 2” trailer ball can pull 3,300 lbs.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2003 Volvo XC70 can tow.
Volvo XC70 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Trailer Ball Size |
All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | 1-⅞” |
All | 3,300 lbs / 1,497 kg | 2” |
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official Volvo XC70 Owner’s Manuals on Volvo’s website and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.
Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with your Volvo XC70.