1999 Volvo S70 Review

Name: 1999 Volvo S70 Review
Brand: Volvo
Price: 295 USD
Rating: 4.2 (73 reviews)

1999 Volvo 70-Series 4 Dr STD Turbo 4WD Sedan

1999 Volvo 70-Series 4 Dr GLT Turbo Sedan

1999 Volvo 70-Series 4 Dr T-5 Turbo Sedan

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Volvo S70 model years

1993

Volvo S70 for Sale

2000

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Pros

Superb comfort, plenty of safety equipment, solid construction and amazing braking ability.

Cons

High price, odd control placement.

What’s new

Volvo adds an all-wheel-drive model (S70 AWD) to the lineup and makes a number of performance, safety and styling upgrades. All cars benefit from a new engine management system and an improved brake system that includes four-channel ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). In terms of safety, S70s now include head-protecting side airbags and dual-stage deployment for the front airbags. Stability and traction control is now standard on the T5, and all other front-drive models are equipped with traction control. On the cosmetic side, all S70s receive a new grille emblem and body-color side moldings, mirrors, door handles and bumpers.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1999 Volvo S70 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$208/mo

$184/mo

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Consumer reviews

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5 (48%)

4 (29%)

3 (19%)

2 (4%)

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4.2

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Smooth ride after the speedbumps

Jake, 03/17/2008

1999 Volvo S70 4dr Sedan

I have had this Volvo for 6 years, 75,000 miles, and it has been great. The major problems I have had with the car came around 90k miles when the ETC and ABS had to be replaced. The ETC is a recalled defect and the ABS happened to go with it in my case. The car is easy to maintain and has plenty of room to work in the engine compartment. Lights are easy to change; I don't even scratch my …

Bi-polar Car

sjdrury, 12/03/2012

1999 Volvo S70 T5 Turbo 4dr Sedan

Overall, being a high-school kid who has parents to pay for silly things like $1000 repairs once every few months, I love it. Sometimes the dashboard warnings light up like a Christmas tree, and other times it tells me everything is running fine. Sometimes I feel like I'm in a sporty sedan, other times, I feel like I'm in an old boat that's about to fall to bits. Be ready for …

A special car

Tim B., 02/20/2007

1999 Volvo S70 4dr Sedan

We bought this car while stationed in England and it has turned out to be one of our best purchases. We picked it up in Gothenburg Sweden in February 1999 and visiting Sweden in February is the only thing I would change (too much cold and snow). We have 185,000 miles now and the car still performs great. I taught 3 sons how to drive in it and it took it all in stride. Fit and finish …

T-5 Power

kruedy, 04/24/2002

1999 Volvo S70 T5 Turbo 4dr Sedan

The car is very well built and has exceptional interior space as compared to like size American and Japenese autos. T-5 Turbo power is very impressive after you get used to the slight hesitation when full gas pedal is applied. Suggest getting service from other than a dealership, they are very high. Love to drive the car!

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1999 S70 Highlights

Trim:

GLT

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$208/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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1999 Volvo S70 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1999 Volvo S70 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1999 Volvo S70 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Smooth ride after the speedbumps

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1999 Volvo S70 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}