Hitch Receiver for 2001 V70-XC ( 2001-2007 p2 hitches all the same, despite year break in listing)

jonnycycles · Post by **jonnycycles** » 10 May 2026, 08:24

I'm looking for a hitch receiver that fits my new to me 2001 V70-XC, but I'm having a tough time finding one. It sounds like the OEM is the best, but that ship sailed awhile ago, and I don't need anything fancy, its just something to hold a hitch mounted bike rack. The Curt receiver I had on my 2000 V70-XC (RIP) was just fine.

In searching all the aftermarket receiver manufactures, I come up with nothing for the 2001 V70-XC, but lots of options for 2003 and later cars. I've contacted Curt and they say they have nothing that fits this car. I bet someone here knows something: Is the 2001 V70-XC that much different than the 2003+ years? What fits this car?

Thanks!

Jon

Post by **BlackBart** » 10 May 2026, 11:05

It’s strange that the chassis rails and bumper cover would have been changed. Unless it’s some exhaust hanger they revised (?).

An MVS member kindly shipped me a factory hitch he found in a salvage yard, so that’s an option.
The aftermarket ones just hang down lower under the bumper - I think the function is just fine.

jonnycycles · Post by **jonnycycles** » 10 May 2026, 18:25

>It’s strange that the chassis rails and bumper cover would have been changed

That's what I thought. I'm tempted just to try one for a 2003+ V70-xc and see what I get myself into.

>An MVS member kindly shipped me a factory hitch he found in a salvage yard

I'm listening if anyone's out there!

Post by **DavidE7** » 11 May 2026, 20:19

The hitches for 2001 through 2007 P2 Volvos are the same. I used the same Kurt hitch on a 2001 V70 and three of the 2007 V70 & S60 Volvos in the fleet. I believe the Kurt hitches are better than the factory Volvo hitches because you have to cut the bumper skin for the factory hitch. The blue XC70 has a factory Volvo hitch.

Post by **abscate** » 12 May 2026, 04:04

I put this on my 2005 in 2022

https://www.curtmfg.com/part/12318

It was $150 in 2022, now $315….jeeesh

Post by **Blacklab467** » 12 May 2026, 08:36

The OEM Volvo ones are best and are often available at the wreckers for around $40, very easy to install, no holes to drill. I've removed several. I use mine for carrying a bike rack as well! I'm going to the auto wreckers this afternoon and will have a look.

Post by **abscate** » 12 May 2026, 18:21

See my thread onthe Curt model. It’s a no holes drilled model, you remove the factory tow eye to put the hitch in. The hitch has a good tow eye built in, so you don’t miss it.

Post by **br0dy519** » 13 May 2026, 11:56

2nd on the Curt. I bought it at U-Haul which is just their sticker over the Curt and about 27% cheaper on price.

For wiring, see the many threads where I tell people to just use the regular 4-way plug.

jonnycycles · Post by **jonnycycles** » 12 Jul 2026, 15:41

Finally following up on this one. I ordered a Curt hitch and it fits like a glove despite not being listed as an option for the 2001 V70XC on their site. I ordered the one listed for a 2003 V70XC.

Post by **abscate** » 19 Jul 2026, 03:39

jonnycycles wrote: 12 Jul 2026, 15:41 Finally following up on this one. I ordered a Curt hitch and it fits like a glove despite not being listed as an option for the 2001 V70XC on their site. I ordered the one listed for a 2003 V70XC.

Thanks for the follow up Jonny! Archived