2005 Volvo V70 Consumer Reviews

Better than I thought it would be

Written by: D. Sensing on 07/31/2008

Vehicle

2005 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my car with 93K miles on it from a friend and have put several K miles on it since. The most outstanding feature? Gas mileage! I get 36-plus on the i'state and 29 combined using prem. gas, not so much with regular. The wagon is a great hauler and the reason we bought the car. Very useful cargo space and rear seats fold very easily. Don't mind not having turbo motor; the standard engine has enough power for our needs. All in all an outstanding auto, especially for the price I paid, trade-in value!

Favorite Features

Very confortable seats - Volvo's strong suit. Automatic wipers. Outstanding standard radio. Memory seats, a must with 3 drivers in the fam. Loads of headroom. Steering wheel size and thickness is just right. Low insurance costs (due to great safety, no doubt). Fuel economy!

Suggested Improvements

Back seat leg room is tight. Trip computer is worthless, very inaccurate, esp. in mpg calculations. Brake and gas pedals are too close together.

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Hauls like a mini van and fun to drive

Written by: armchair on 07/09/2008

Vehicle

2005 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

Review

We recently purchased a 2005 V70 used with only 50000km on the clock. We traded in a our 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6. Our kids were initially disappointed to see the van go, but once we started our vacation with the V70 they were very happy. Seats are way more comfortable, and with the integrated child seats they actually have more rear seat room. We like to cost of filling up compared to the minivan, about 30% better fuel economy, and we are comfortable in Volvo's awesome seats, and the dual zone AC keeps up both happy in the front as we can adjust to our preferences. We recently did an 900KM long weekend trip, and every left the car far more refreshed and relaxed in the Volvo versus the minivan.

Favorite Features

Love the seats front for us, and the integrated back seats for the kids. Great visibility, and a true highway cruiser for long trips, and the cargo area is huge and handles whatever we throw in it. The front console and controls are well laid out, easy to use, and actually make sense.

Suggested Improvements

Could use more pep in the base version, but it is great for traveling with the kids, not a speed demon but gets you around just fine.

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V70 2.5T Wagon

Written by: Jude on 06/30/2008

Vehicle

2005 Volvo V70 2.5T 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

This is our second V70, we had the first for 4 years. Purchased the first wagon used, had minor issue with brakes, oxygen senor however nothing major. Our second V70, 2005 wagon purchased it used, great car, looks and drives great.

Favorite Features

Seats, great ride and build quality, and dependability

Suggested Improvements

More 2nd row leg room

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Serves many different needs comfortably

Written by: Vince on 04/22/2006

Vehicle

2005 Volvo V70 2.5T 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

This is our second Volvo and we've been pleased with both. More nimble handling than expected with the 17" wheels, lots of cargo space, comfortable to sit in and drive. I'm 6'4" and don't feel cramped. Great car for the children with integrated booster seats and third seat. Good fuel mileage -- average 27.5 combining highway, city, over hill and dale. Mechanically very sound. When started, engine revs to about 1500 rpm for about 10 seconds before decreasing to normal idle of about 700 rpm -- told this was to warm engine faster to improve emissions.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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I'm happy with it.

Written by: Skredberry on 04/21/2006

Vehicle

2005 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

Review

First volvo for our family. After EXTENSIVE searching , we landed on the Volvo v70 non-turbo, specifically for gas mileage and not having to use 93 octane. I can get about 400 miles to a tank, so on top of great mileage, I go long time between fill ups. We bought after having a baby and the stadium seating is great for a car seat to see out the window. My husband is 6' and has some difficulty getting comfortable in the driver's position (the s40 we had for a loaner was roomier, he said). I've been very comfortable driving it and it has nice pickup. I didn't give a 10 for performance because after going from a VWGolf this is not as easy to handle. Good car for antiSUV ppl.

Favorite Features

Roomy! love the ipod hookup we added. Integrated boosters are great. LOVE the automatic wipers. Memory seats are wonderful since the mirrors also move. Also like that its large enough that people get out of your way. Did very well in snow so far.

Suggested Improvements

Make the laminated glass STANDARD. Improve Ipod hkup for navigation. If u have booster seats, the backup radar should be part of option package because kids are the obvious reason for both. Control of cd on wheel needs more functionality. The base whls are a pain to clean. 2nd sunroof opt.

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My First Volvo Wagon

Written by: Kyang on 12/15/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volvo V70 2.5T 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

My Volvo V70 2.5T was delivered with two weatherstrips deformed and a noisy V- belt. They all gor fixed under warranty. The engine vibration is felt at idle and under accelaration. I think it is common for 5 cylinder engine (the Audi 5000 has the similar vibration). Once the engine is at cruising speed (~2000 rpm), it is quiet. The dealer service is excellence. It probably will be expensive after the warranty expires. The only anoying thing is the idle time before shut down the engine after a long drive (to prolong the turbo charger's life).

Favorite Features

Safety, comfort, roomy, performance. It is built for the needs of family with kids.

Suggested Improvements

I wish the inline six is available (non-turbo).

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A truly great car!!!

Written by: Davek on 08/20/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

Review

This is our 3rd Volvo. We had over a quarter of a million miles on our 1st Volvo (270,000 miles) and it ran perfectly when we sold it. We drove our 2nd Volvo over 18 years. When we traded it in on this 2005 model, the older Volvo ran just as well as the day we drove it off of the showroom floor 18 years ago. This new 2005 V70 is the best of the 3. It's a stylish wagon with lots of power (much more than we've had in the past). It handles superbly. Exceptional fuel mileage (34mpg highway) and just has a very solid feel to it when you drive it. We especially like the smooth ride. Our children like the extra room and comfort of the rear seat area.

Favorite Features

It's an extremely comfortable car for driver and passengers. You really notice this on a long trip. The whole family arrives at the destination in better shape than other cars. Also, the functionality of the car is well thought out so that it's an exceptionally easy car to drive.

Suggested Improvements

DON'T CHANGE A THING!!! I think Volvo has an exceptional car here, even better than their previous classics (like the old 240). Don't tinker with a winner, this is a good as it gets.

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LIKE MY V70 204

Written by: dan on 06/24/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volvo V70 T5 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

My V70 is actually a nonturbo automatic. My mileage is 30 highyway and 20 city. This is an excellent car. When you first start it up, it revs to 2,000 rpm and within a few seconds drops to around 700 +/-. Dealer said should be that way. Had a 98 V70 XC before and only had minor stuff. I traded down this time to V70 becasue of price and looks. Bought it for safety, best seats in the market place, heated seats,dual air controls, and highly rated reliabiltiy in consumer reports. Holds the road nicely. BTW, my wife has hit in the back by a big pick up. Smased truck front and radiator, it had to be towed. No injury to my wife, drove it home. No glass breakage, bumpers & shock system did job.

Favorite Features

Seats, safety, dual air controls, heated seats.

Suggested Improvements

Put grocery bag holders in all wagons. More colors to choose from.

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Not a soccer mom

Written by: Buffalo Bob on 06/23/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volvo V70 R 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

After starting out looking at Volvo V70 Cross Country models and deciding they're dogs - real soccer mom cars - I went through a number of SUVs up to and including a 4Dr Ford F150 P/U. Then gas hit $2.50 and someone reccomended I check out a V70R. I didn't even know they existed. Once I checked them on line goodbye to V6s & V8s... Fortunately my dealer had a used S60R to test drive so I got a taste - and began the process of getting a V70R. Build quality seems terrific. Performace with the 6 speed is excellent. Gas mileage is 23+ at the speeds the car performs best. 'And talk about stealth. I even passed a state trooper and he never noticed. After all it's a Volvo wagon right? Cool!

Favorite Features

All wheel drive. Outstanding stereo. Solid.

Suggested Improvements

Darker tint on the windows.

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Volvo V70R-2005

Written by: Orion T. Osborne on 06/03/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volvo V70 R 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

I purchased the automatic version of this vehicle because I am a high mileage driver (50,000 miles per year- road miles). This vehicle is a little slugish and I have discussed this with my dealer. I was expecting a faster automobile off the line and currently I am considering an after market EUC upgrade. I owned a 2001 V70 T-5 that was quicker. Mechanically, Volvo parts don't last many miles (bushings, shocks, engine mounts, etc). My T-5 had one of everything replaced in 205,000 miles, except the engine and the trans needed replacing when I traded it in. I truly hope the V-70R holds up better over time.

Favorite Features

Stylish and quick. Great handling.

Suggested Improvements

Supension parts need improvement, bushings, engine mounts, shocks are all supplied by the lowest bidder and are not quality parts.

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