2004 Volvo C70 Consumer Discussions

Volvo C70 - Should I Buy One?

• 2004 C70

  Written by: bsoslander on Apr 6, 2010 4:09:05 PM

  I agree with luvhandle on all points, and can add the following: definitely buy the extended warranty. Repairs have to be done through Volvo on most items, and parts and labor are crazy expensive. We find that little things tend to break on this car: side mirror glass fell off ($75, you have to buy the whole thing), two window power switches failed ($300 each time), car needed a new master ... Read More

Volvo C70 Audio System Problems

• SC 901

  Written by: andyt1 on Feb 1, 2010 2:52:59 AM

  I have just purchased 2004 c70 but cd player wont take up discs Ive been told by volvo it cant be repaired as the mechinisism is broken can any one help me with advise the radion and cassette work fine

Volvo C70

• Volvo Wheels & tires

  Written by: tomhew on May 8, 2009 6:10:24 AM

  I have 3 good & 1 not so good spoked wheels & tires for sale for a 2004 C70. I hit a pot hole and damaged one of the wheels so I replaced all 4 with new tires. I live in the Allentown PA area and I'm willing to consider a reasonable offer.

• Re: 2004 C70 ride is horrible - any suggestions? [luvhandle]

  Written by: tomhew on May 8, 2009 6:07:23 AM

  I also have a 2004 C70 and when I bought it (used) the dealer had 2. The first one that I tested sounded like yours. Awful, loose front, rattled, just awful. It had 36,000 miles on it. The one that I bought has only 27K on it and its tight, handles good (except turning radius) and is generally very nice to drive. I'd find a good "private" shop that specializes in ... Read More

• Re: Problems with vibration at 50 mph [jeepwmnz]

  Written by: leonsnave on Nov 18, 2008 10:49:18 AM

  It's not your tires. I've had the same problem, put on new top of the line Bridgestones and no change. Volvo admits they have a "slight vibration problem" but no fix offered. My 2004 C70 now shimmy's at 26 and 52 and occasionally when starting out. Have you had any success in resolving this problem?

• Re: basic info 2004 C70 [tomhew]

  Written by: whec on Jul 10, 2008 4:41:41 PM

  Have found ipd (ipdusa.com) in Portland, Oregon to be an excellent source of Volvo C70 "after market" items, including suspension, exhaust, etc; and Technical Information.

• Re: OSD Delivery Trip [jschiltz]

  Written by: schuhcc on Jul 3, 2008 4:47:43 PM

  Hi: Sorry that I'm late to the game here. I did overseas delivery on my wife's 2004 XC90 (I have a 2000 C70 w/135k miles). I did not take any of the tours that they had. Instead I did about 1800 miles driving from the factory to Prague, Vienna, Budapest. Then up through Koln and dropped the car off in Belgium (100euro fee) to be shipped back. The OSD program by ... Read More

Volvo C70 Steering and Front End Issues

• Wobble

  Written by: sasov on Nov 13, 2007 8:04:32 AM

  Hi, I just bought a 2004 C70 with about 30,000 miles on it and noticed a wobble at about 45-50 mph. The dealer said it is probably tyre/wheel related. Wonder if anyone has had the same experience? Also the Volvo dealership wants $590 for the 30,000 miles service which I think is a rip off. Does anyone know if a regular mechanic can do the same thing for less? Otherwise it ... Read More

Volvo C70 Convertible - 2006 and Newer

• Re: Feedback on New C70 [millenr]

  Written by: jeepwmnz on Jul 3, 2006 11:23:12 AM

  I've had my C70 for about 2 weeks and I absolutely LOVE this car. I had a 2004 C70 for a year that I traded in and its like night and day. The new one was one that the dealer had on the lot for less than 24 hours because someone ordered it for a lease and decided not to proceed with the $899 payment a month so they called me ... Read More

Volvo C70

• Re: Problems with vibration at 50 mph

  Written by: jeepwmnz on May 26, 2006 10:21:25 AM

  I have a 2004 C70 that has been at Volvo service for about 8 times and finally was seen by the Regional Rep yesterday. The problem I experience is a shimmy/vibration at 50 mph that seems to go away at 70 mph. It is extremely noticable. The rep says that its the high performance tires and that I should get new tires - geez, it only has 10K miles! They say ... Read More

• 2004 C70 Conv. Value

  Written by: gholby on Nov 9, 2005 6:11:29 AM

  Need advice on buying a 2004 C70 conv. by gholby Nov 08, 2005 (3:21 pm) a friend is offering me his 2004 Volvo C70 11,700 miles. Silver with blue top, perfect condition - $28,000 - what he could get as a trade in. Is this a fair price? Thanks Gard

Volvo C70 Convertible - 2006 and Newer

• Pricing Question from Newbie

  Written by: mmullins on Feb 7, 2006 12:13:40 PM

  Dumb question ... bought my first volvo (2004 S60 2.5T) back in October of 2004 ... good price $26,800 ... financed $22,731.50 ... told the local dealer i was interested in the new C70 ... so they ordered one in my name with my specs with their money... supposed to have first dibs on when it comes in April/May ... and this is the dumb question... should i expect to pay ... Read More

Volvo C70

• Re: ? 2004 C70 ?? [flgirl5]

  Written by: 10scoachrick on Feb 1, 2006 9:58:46 AM

  flgirl, you will get all sorts of info just digging around this forum. Your best bet is to drive one and judge for yourself. I, personally, would not buy one out of warranty unless it was a tremendous deal...too many potential headaches. On the other hand, I trade my cars around warranty expiration time anyway(did keep a Miata for 10 years but that's a different story). Just don't expect this vehicle ... Read More

Volvo C70 Convertible - 2006 and Newer

• Re: 2004 c70 or 2006 c70 [cardfan]

  Written by: paulh1 on Nov 4, 2005 3:40:43 PM

  I like the new look also, but I was told by my sales guy at Volvo that it will be around 45k.It will only offer 1 engine, unlike the previous which offered a low pressure turbo, vs a high pressue, more spunky engine. I had an 04 HTP built for me and took delivery in Aug 04. It looks just like the one in the picture here. Light blue but with ... Read More

• 2004 c70 or 2006 c70

  Written by: cardfan on Oct 12, 2005 6:37:39 PM

  I am in the market for a convertible and love the volvo c70. I am debating on buying a used low mileage 04 c70 or waiting for the 06. I like the interior of the 04(lots of room) and have not seen the 06. I can purchase an 04 with low mileage (less than 20k) for around $30k. Any thoughts . . .?

Volvo C70

• Re: C70 steering probs... [10scoachrick]

  Written by: otis4 on Jun 2, 2005 6:41:40 AM

  Rick, ...one more thing. As I have learned from this site, there is no comparison between a current V70 (based on a wagon version of the current S60) and your C70 which is based on the older S70 underpinnings from the 1990's which is based closely on the even older 850 platform from the early 90's. Obviously Volvo is learning from earlier platforms like our convertible's and applying better engineering to ... Read More

• Old vs. New

  Written by: dfwk2500 on Jul 31, 2004 2:54:48 PM

  We got one of the first 1999 C70 convertibles in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in January 1999. We loved it and when we learned it would no longer be available later this year, we traded the 1999 in on a nearly identical 2004 (under the theory that it would then last 5 years longer). When looking at convertibles back in 1998 and 1999, what we liked about the Volvo was the ... Read More

• New volvo?

  Written by: biancar on Jun 5, 2004 9:05:35 PM

  Anyone know much about the new C70 (if that's what it will be called) coming out next year? Are there likely to be great sales on any leftover 2004 C70's towards the end of the model run?

• C70

  Written by: tmart on May 18, 2004 1:33:55 PM

  Here's the copy:   Media ID: 1979 Date: Apr 15, 2004   Next convertible officially named C70 Despite what several magazines and newspapers have reported recently, the upcoming all-new Volvo convertible will not be called the C50. The new car will retain the C70 nomenclature that began when the first convertible was launched in 1998. A few publications have even gone so far as to offer some highly inaccurate "artist renderings" of ... Read More

• Volvo's next convertible?

  Written by: otis on May 18, 2004 12:14:55 PM

  My wife and I are just starting our C70 ownership experience. Everything's great so far...none of the problems listed at Edmunds has cropped up for us. My quick question for anyone who might know is what are Volvo's plans for the C70 line? My dealer said there would be no 2005 C70 but the 2004 model might be extended until introduction of a smaller C50...is that right? Has anyone seen what ... Read More

• Vintage

  Written by: dfwk2500 on Feb 3, 2004 8:23:31 PM

  We had one of the first '99's to be delivered in our region (took delivery January 1999). Other than a recall on headlight and roof issues, no real problems that I can recall. My wife loved the car so much that when she heard it was going to be discontinued, she wanted to trade up to a 2004 so "her car" would last 5 years longer. I had heard about issues ... Read More

• '01 C70 coupe

  Written by: soledoc on Sep 27, 2003 4:29:21 PM

  I have a 2001 C70 coupe 31,000 miles/nautic blue/tan interior/sunroof/dolby surround 3 CD player/5 speed manual that I just love. It's leased and the lease is expiring in May 2004. I don't really like much out there right now and I really love my car. The only problem I've had was that when I went throug the car wash water leaked through the passenger side door seal. The dealer fixed it ... Read More

• C70 volvo turbo reliability/maintainance

  Written by: fisherfw1 on May 8, 2003 9:17:13 AM

  Am considering a 2004 C70 Volvo as well as BMW. Anyone have any trouble with this version of Volvo's turbos--both high and low pressure?? Thanks

• C70, tires

  Written by: volvomax on Dec 8, 2002 11:06:44 AM

  Yup the C70 will exist thru the 2004 modle year. The new C50 will not be available till 2005. Long time, but not the longest serving Volvo. The 240 ran from 1975 till 1993! I don't like Pirellis, they wear too fast and don't provide as much grip as you think. I love my Pilot Sports, much better tire. Also rides much better. Had a set of P-Zeros on my T5-R, ... Read More

• C70's etc

  Written by: volvomax on Oct 31, 2002 12:45:23 PM

  Next coupe will be of the new P1 platform. It will be a 4 seater with a folding hard top. It will not arrive until the 2005 model yr. Current C70cv will be back for 2004. Volvo has always had short lifespans for their coupes. See the 262 and 780 bertones. We ahve done well w/ the convertibles not so well w/ the coupes. Volvo loses money on the cars which ... Read More