Used 2004 Volvo V70 Consumer Reviews
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It's not cool, but it's certainly utilitarian.
J. M., 11/03/2016
updated 05/07/2021
2004 Volvo V70 2.4 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic all-around vehicle. It's big and comfy enough for a normal person, can haul whatever you need, can tow as much as a small truck (3300lbs), gets 30mpg on the highway (25mpg mixed), and is fun to drive (5 speed manual transmission.) I'm a Volvo enthusiast, so my opinion is slightly biased. I got this wagon for a really good deal because it needed some body work. I performed the necessary repairs and have put ~67,000 miles on it in a little over 4 years. Parts are relatively inexpensive if you shop online. Places like FCPEuro and EEuroParts have mostly everything in stock and have fair pricing. RockAuto has a lot of stuff, too. There are several dedicated Volvo forums that cover just about every repair possible. I will continue to drive it and upkeep it until the wheels fall off. It's a very useful, all around good vehicle. November 4th, 2020 - the car now has 230k miles on it and is still going strong. It’s still the best vehicle that I’ve ever owned. May 6th, 2021 - the old Volvo has survived the pandemic thus far (with 233k miles and counting!)
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Bumpy Beauty
donalan, 04/06/2016
2004 Volvo V70 2.5T AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
We own a 2004 V70 T2.5 AWD Wagon and we like it a lot. Plain looking on the outside but not dower. Inside the materials all look pretty good after 12 years and 188k miles. Acceleration is a strong point while handling is capable but the bumps from the road transmit jolts and noise to passengers inside - not a luxury ride. In fact its bumpier and noisier inside than most non-luxury cars. That said its not terrible just not a smooth ride. Seats are well crafted and very comfortable. The rear leg room is limited for a family car. My kids are now in their teens and we will need a car with a bigger back seat - not fair to sentence anyone over 5'6" to a long car ride in the rear of this vehicle. We can get another 5" of rear seat leg room in a Toyota Highlander. Storage is ample and the cargo capacity is excellent for a car. We can still pack for a 2 week vacation without a roof rack. Reliability has been pretty good for a car this age. We did have a radiator failure that leaked coolant into the transmission (and transmission fluid into the radiator) - that could have been catastrophic if we had not caught it immediately (e.g. driven it for more than a few miles in that condition). Otherwise its been struts, engine mounts, 02 sensors, brakes etc - all normal wear and tear over 12 yrs 188k mi.
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Rich Tebbetts, 08/02/2015
2004 Volvo V70 2.5T Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Nice car. Got used in 2010 with 91,000 miles. For major repairs only had to replace radiator in2012. Still doing well at 122,000.
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Truly a lemon
Meadow, 08/05/2010
2004 Volvo V70 2.5T Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We've driven a lot of Volvos over the years, and the 2004 has the worst reliability by far. We're very disappointed that we had to replace the radiator and rack and pinion steering at 82,000 miles. These were very expensive to replace, and there's no reason that either should have failed before 100K miles. Currently the steering wheel buttons that control the stereo are frozen. The gas gauge also swings wildly from 1/3 full to empty when the vehicle is low on fuel. This car is a heap of problems.
OIL PRESSURE ISSUE
cyclist57, 12/02/2014
2004 Volvo V70 2.5T Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
There is a problem with the oil pan seals that requires attention! My 2004 v70 with 67k flashed the oil warning light twice for a second at a time and then a warning messge NO OIL PRESSURE STOP. 300 feet later I parked the car and then had it towed to the shop...started to place on tow and then to move into the garage....Result was the engine was gone! Oil level was checked after first warning light flash...full! Not real happy as I just bought the car....result is a replacement motor and the oil seals replaced before it was installed....My 2000 v70 never had seals replaced...still does not drip or burn oil at 200k....
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