1999 Volvo V70 Consumer Discussions

Security?Factory installed needs adjustment

• Re: Security?Factory installed needs adjustment [wildpete]

  Written by: jlam7313 on Jun 27, 2010 9:02:10 PM

  Hello, Would someone PLEASE assist me to figure out how to undo my security feature on my 1999 Volvo V70 AWD. Its not allowing me to start my car or keyless entry.

Volvo V70 Transmission Problems

• TRANS NO REVERESE

  Written by: 02expedition on Apr 11, 2010 8:13:52 AM

  I JUST PURCHASE A 1999 VOLVO V70 AND WHITHING A WEEK THE REVERS STOP WORKING. CHANGE THE OIL AND NO LUCK. ANY IDEAS?

Volvo V70 Interior & Passenger Comfort Questions

• V70 1999 internal light problem

  Written by: markemarkv70 on Feb 16, 2010 3:41:11 PM

  Hi all, Can anybody help? My internal lights will not go out unless i slam the door several times. This can happen on both n/s & o/s fronts doors. I know there is a pin of somekind that turns them off on other cars but this seems to be done via some other method on the Volvo, unless i am looking in the wrong place. My alarm is not working at ... Read More

Volvo V70 Engine Issues

• Re: '99 XC70 Coolant issues [torme]

  Written by: jim314 on Jan 4, 2009 4:39:19 AM

  You have a leak in the "heater core". This must be attended to ASAP. Occupants of the vehicle are breathing volatilized antifreeze (active ingredient ethylene glycol) which is toxic. You should immediately take it to the dealer or a quality independent garage that specializes in Volvo and get an estimate for your car. This is not a condition that you can just tolerate. The first rate fix is to replace the ... Read More

Volvo V70 MPG-Real World Numbers

• feedback on MPG for the 1999 v70 XC?

  Written by: wileyl on Nov 24, 2006 9:35:08 PM

  I was thinking about buying one second hand, but a friend who has the exact same model and year told me she is only getting 15MPG in-city and 19MPG on the highway. Is her volvo's performance typical or way below average? thanks

Volvo XC70 V70 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: V70 2.5T or XC70 2.5T?? [dukie2]

  Written by: badsaab on Apr 23, 2006 7:59:00 PM

  We are also deciding between a v70, and xc70 or a vw 3.6 4motion. I was wondering if you guys purchased a car yet and if so, what was your decision and how did you arrive at it? Are you happy with your choice? Our thoughts- Really like the xc70 but already have a xc90 (sort of wish I'd considered the xc70 first time around- I think it has more cargo ... Read More

Volvo V70 Wagon Experience

• ETS light on 1999 V70 XC AWD

  Written by: pgodfrey30 on Oct 14, 2005 5:08:12 AM

  Just purchased a 1999 V70 XC with 122k. The car sells itself great handling, nice feel, great safety features. Have two other volvos that run well. The reputation Volvo has with our family is depndability. I've done a lot of internet searching in the meantime and have found several references to faults associated with the Electronic Throttle Module. The whole thing reminds me of the unfortunate boy in Lorenzos Oil his ... Read More

• MY 1999 V70 XC

  Written by: badvolvodeal on Sep 29, 2005 11:58:40 AM

  I hope that everyone that goes to this site can see this message, not just you. I have always heard how reliable & good Volvos are supposed to be. I really liked the look of the one that I bought used. It's all black, no dents or scrapes, all leather interior, sunroof, power windows, seats, just a really nice looking car. Well, to this day, I regret ever buying the thing. ... Read More

Volvo V70 / XC70

• Re: Reality Check Please.. [dina33]

  Written by: sf_sienna on Sep 1, 2005 11:32:31 AM

  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 find the XC to be pretty tight for longer trips but we compensated by adding a cargo box which works well -- we have a 5 yr old and a 3 yr ... Read More

Volvo V70 Wagon Experience

• Re: Thumbs Up For My 2001 V70 [woosahhh1]

  Written by: lorieanne on Jul 23, 2005 2:35:15 PM

  Most expensive car to have service done on. 1999-2002 have lawsuits against them regarding the throttle. I would never buy another Volvo again, but I certainly wouldn't buy one that was past warranty. I've put 9,000.00 into my Volvo in the last six months. The car is four !/2 years old. You can read the details about my horrific experience on the message board.

• Volvo = DANGER !

  Written by: danzee on Jun 12, 2005 6:17:13 AM

  On March 20 , '05 - the headlights on my '99 Volvo V70 shut off while rounding a curve on a dark [moonless] night. I hit a bridge abutment, the car rolled over several times and was totaled. I contacted Volvo , & received a recall notice 11 days later for defective headlight switch - it was originally issued for this model 6 MONTHS earlier. Volvo sent an "investigator" up to ... Read More

Volvo XC70 V70 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 99 V70 Stick shift.... [jah3z]

  Written by: zsteve1 on Mar 6, 2005 9:25:28 AM

  Recently I've looked at a 2000 V70XC with automatic transmission. I was surprised to learn that after 42,000 miles the car had had a new engine, turbo, and oil pump installed. Since that time it has only been driven 100 miles, and the owner is trying to sell it. The owner told me the original oil pump was defective (It didn't pump oil to one of the cylinders.). Since you recommended ... Read More

Volvo V70 Wagon Experience

• Re: 1999 Volvo V70 - Retarding RPMs when braking [stevewa]

  Written by: ytjk on Dec 22, 2004 5:54:30 AM

  Thanks Steve--   I'll start trying to track down the vacuum system. I'm sure nothing is as easy as it was on the 240, but as I move into the "MX required" years of the car, I guess it's about time to get under the hood.   Jeff

• Re: 1999 Volvo V70 - Retarding RPMs when braking [ytjk]

  Written by: stevewa on Dec 21, 2004 9:48:23 PM

  If it happens on braking I can think of two things that might be happening. 1. a vacuum leak, or 2. a tranny issue.   I'd look at the vacuum leak possibility first, it's usually the cheapest to fix anyway. There's also a possibility the computer might have stored a code, if you have access to an OBD-II scanner you might learn more (you'd know at least as much as the ... Read More

• 1999 Volvo V70 - Retarding RPMs when braking

  Written by: ytjk on Dec 21, 2004 6:26:32 AM

  This is my second volvo, my first was a 1986 240-- lovely car that.   I got this car through the Overseas Delivery Programme. Nice.   My wife drove it for 5 years. Now, with the third (and last) child, she moved onto a minivan, so the '86 had to go, and I moved into the Station Wagon.   I like it-- solid 30.5 MPG to work. 66 Miles round trip, ... Read More

• Re: V70 Experience [bodble2 #1212]

  Written by: tom21769 on Jun 25, 2004 5:09:10 PM

  When I say they are overpriced for what you get, I have in mind the V70 vs. the Passat wagon. We paid about $27K in 1999 or 2000 for our new 2000 V70. This was the base trim, manual trans with no options but a 6-disk cd player, at a below-invoice price. Today, 4-5 years later, we could get a new 2004 Passat GLS Wagon with diesel engine, pay about MSRP, ... Read More

Volvo V70 / XC70

• What to buy?

  Written by: gbolster on Nov 25, 2003 10:35:48 PM

     I had a '97 850 wgn and loved it. Then, I went through a pre-child crisis, sold the volvo, and bought a E39 540. This is great drivers car but lacks practicality and the thought of repairs scare me as the millage adds up.    I'm debating between a 2001 V70T/T5 and a 1999/2000 V70-XC (perhaps even a '01 XC). I'm tired of a payment and want something long term. Living in ... Read More

Volvo V70 Wagon Experience

• Passat versus Volvo Wagon

  Written by: ace1000 on Oct 25, 2003 11:23:19 AM

  On the issue of a Passat versus Volvo wagon, I bought a 1999 Passat wagon with the expectation that we would eventually get rid of our 1995 Volvo 850 Turbowagon. I got rid of the Passat in 2001, and we still have the Volvo. I think the following points apply to the V70 as well. My problem with the Passat was its many design deficiencies. Some of these were corrected with ... Read More

• Volvos have timing chains ot belts/maint issues on used purchase

  Written by: white951 on Oct 31, 2002 1:34:28 PM

  I am wondering about picking up a used wagon in the 40k mile range. Probably 1999 or 2000. Are there any things that need to be done around this time like some cars need new timing belts and water pumps (typically german) on the V70 or S70 cars.

• Things to look for onused V70

  Written by: spratt1 on Sep 23, 2002 6:55:42 AM

  We recently purchased a 1999 V70. Got a certified one so it has the 6 year 100,000 mile extended warranty (almost bumper to bumper, just not cosmetics). That gives us about one year 10,000 miles left on the factory bumper to bumper plus two more years almost bumper to bumper. This is almost a good as most other new car warrantees. As others have said, the quality of the dealer can ... Read More

• V70 WAGON EXPERIENCE/SHOPPING

  Written by: lesliefrances on Jun 28, 2002 6:36:58 AM

  I am considering the purchase of a 1999 V70 WAGON with 49,000 miles. It has a manual transmission and a fair price from a local dealer. (It is not certified by Volvo) I have seen in Consumer Reports, letters on this site, and reports that the V70 has some real electrical problems, among other drawbacks. IS THE PURCHASE OF A V70 WAGON ADVISABLE? We have a a 240 wagon with 180,000 ... Read More

• Volvo V70 Experience

  Written by: kinger3 on Dec 29, 2001 7:52:45 AM

  Thank you first of all for not labeling me a 'complainer'. I see that sometimes this forum is used for complaining and bashing. My intent was to inform and for people to make their own educated decision about Volvo. I truely wish the car had performed as expected as we were set on becoming another million mile customer. This was to be one of those extended decisions in the life of ... Read More

• V70 Service reminder light

  Written by: acarter2 on Dec 20, 2001 9:22:53 PM

  Can anyone tell me where the reset is for the service reminder light? My wifes 1999 V70 just turned 45,000 and its on again. I would like to save a trip to the dealer and reset it myself. We had a Acura Integra and the button was under the dash, Volvo has put it in a good hiding place in sure.

Volvo V70 / XC70

• Brake Problems

  Written by: bob259 on May 15, 2001 6:30:34 PM

  We have a 2000 Volvo XC with 12,200 miles on it. We were feeling a pulsation in the brake pedal so we took it to the dealer. At 12,200 miles we were told that ALL 4 rotors were warped and needed to be replaced. Even thought there was 70% left on the brake pads they suggested that they be replaced the same time as the rotors. Here's the interesting part the ... Read More

• 1999 V70 XC problems

  Written by: rfindling on Jun 4, 2000 5:06:41 PM

  We have a 1999 V70 XC and have really enjoyed the car, but have had the following problems. Headlight went at 12K. Rear right hydraulic strut at 6K. Passenger rear window control failure to close from drivers console at 14K. Passenger front window control failure to close from drivers console at 17K. Drivers window failure to close at 17K. Oil drip from turbo 7K. all have been repaired by dealer under ... Read More

Volvo V70 Wagon Experience

• 2001 V70 Platform

  Written by: muffi on May 5, 2000 7:56:52 PM

  Just wanted to add to the comments that tom123 made about Volvo needing a year or two on their platform ... The new V70 for 2001 is actually built on the S80 platform, that is why you can see commonalities between the S80 interior and exterior in this new car. Since the S80 has been out a couple of years now, it is looking like the wagon will be a wonderful ... Read More

• Volvo V70 Wagon Experience

  Written by: christopher8 on Feb 15, 2000 4:26:56 AM

  I am very interested in buying a 2000 Volvo V70 Wagon (with cold weather package, touring package and sunroof/leather package) but have heard some negative things about recent Volvo models -- particularly the 1998 V70 (and the new V40). I have also read some less than positive stuff in Consumer Reports. I have never purchased a Volvo before and have some questions that I would appreciate any help with: 1. Has ... Read More