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1999 Volvo V70

 
 
 
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Volvo V70 Features and Specs

Features & Specs

  • Engine 2.4 L Inline 5-cylinder
  • Drivetrain Front wheel drive
  • Transmission 5-speed manual
  • Horse Power 162 hp @ 6100 rpm
  • Fuel Economy 19/26 mpg
  • Bluetooth No
  • Navigation No
  • Heated Seats No
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Review of the 1999 Volvo V70

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  • Safety

  • Pros

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

  • Cons

    High price, odd control placement.

  • What's New for 1999

    Volvo makes a number of performance, safety and styling upgrades to the V70 line. All cars benefit from a new engine management system…

 
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Customer Reviews

  Average Consumer Rating (52 total reviews)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Running well

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Vehicle: 1999 Volvo V70 Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD

We purchased this V-70 over a year ago. Yup, the tail gate cover was loose, but it was easy to fix. Oxygen sensor went out, a little pricy but another easy fix. Gets 22.7 city and 28.9 hwy which increased a bit with new plugs. Overall this is a great little car, I hope to run it to 300,000 which is where my last two Fords gave up the ghost.


8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Nicest of the 12 cars

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Vehicle: 1999 Volvo V70 Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD

My previous car was a 1988 740 GLE. I put 365,000 miles on that, sold it for 700.00, and it is STILL someone's daily driver. The V70 has 186,000 on it, and I've been driving it for 4 years. In that time the only thing I've had to do that wouldn't be considered REGULAR USED CAR UPKEEP is have the throttle body assembly replaced (fully under warranty). I've replaced the plugs, changed the oil regularly, replaced one tie rod, had the brakes done once and fixed one of the fog lights.(NYC driver POTHOLES) I also bought a kit for 13 bucks to secure the inside panel of the tailgate. I love this car, and plan on getting a 2006/2007 model in a couple years, prob my last before having to go electric


1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Don't buy

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Vehicle: 1999 Volvo V70 Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD

Bought this car because I gave my Honda Civic to daughter. Thought it would be reliable and safe. Well it turned out to be safe, as an unmoving car is pretty safe. The car frequently stalls out for no reason and the dealership hasn't been able to figure out what the problem is (after changing out numerous electrical parts and sensors). I would get another car, but I went back to school and don't have the money too. I've dumped about $3,200 into car, wish I would have never purchased.


 
 

Full 1999 Volvo V70 Review

What's New for 1999

Volvo makes a number of performance, safety and styling upgrades to the V70 line. 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, V70s 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 V70s receive a new grille emblem and body-color side moldings, mirrors, door handles and bumpers.

 

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christopher8
christopher8
02-15-2000
Volvo V70 Wagon Experience
I am very interested in buying a 2000 Volvo V70...

sf_sienna
sf_sienna
09-01-2005
Volvo V70 / Xc70
I suppose I'm a little late in adding my two cents. I have a '99 V70XC that's had a ton of problems (see my previous posts) and a 2004 Sienna XLE that's performed nearly flawlessly (as I expected). We...

moosala
moosala
08-02-2011
Brake Light And Flashing Yellow Arrow On Instrument Panel
I have a 1999 V70 that I have had a continuing problem with. The "brake" light on the dashboard (right side of instrument) intermittently comes on, accompanied by a flashing yellow upward fa...


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Gas Mileage

EPA-Rated MPG

  • 16
  • cty
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  • 23
  • highway
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