2006 Volvo V70 - Consumer Discussions

Volvo V70 Transmission Problems

• V70 transmission problem

  Written by: tshep2 on Oct 26, 2010 9:38:04 AM

  Thank you lulu 4. I called the National Highway Safety number you provided because I went through an going through the exact same thing you did. I had the upgrade the fluid "additive" etc.. and on yesterday, the dealership is tell me new transmission. I have V70 2006 that I mostly put highway miles on and did not expect to have to ever do anything this major to my Volvo because ... Read More

• Re: 2004 Volvo V70 Transmission and Fluid [fedlawman]

  Written by: crappyvolvo on May 12, 2008 11:52:20 AM

  Dear fedlawman, Most of the transmission problems associated with the V70 have been reported on earlier models than yours. As someone who is currently in the middle of this battle, I would like to assure you that these concerns are real. I have read literally thousands of complaints that are eerily similar to mine. I have a 2001 V70 Cross Country and have spent almost $10,000 with no real result. My ... Read More

Volvo V70 Lease Questions

• Re: I don't get it on lease options for V70 [bill165]

  Written by: westend2 on May 8, 2008 7:54:22 PM

  Hi Bill165, I just wanted you to know, you are not crazy. I too live on Long Island and have had exactly the same experience. Not only at Riverhead, but every other Volvo dealership as well. I currently lease a 2006 v70. I actually have a manual 5 speed ! The car has been excellent . I get great gas milage (because of the manual transmission and 5 cylinders) and your ... Read More

Volvo V70 Wagon Experience

• Re: 2006 Volvo V70 2.5T suspension noise [cgretired]

  Written by: volvomax on Jan 27, 2008 11:58:54 AM

  a blown left rear tire that they charged me to replace. I'm sorry, but if you blew out the tire,why shouldn't you pay to replace it?

• 2006 Volvo V70 2.5T suspension noise

  Written by: cgretired on Jan 14, 2008 3:48:18 AM

  I have a 2006 Volvo V70 2.5T with just over 28200 miles. For the past few months, I've had a suspension noise coming from the right rear of the car. It sounds like a bushing squeek, well, louder than a squeek, but it is obvious. The dealer had it twice for this, the first one didn't hear the noise and sort of blew it off. The second dealer (two different dealers) ... Read More

Volvo XC70 V70 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2004 XC70 with 72,000 miles and Resale of Volvo Certified Vehicle [ronsteve]

  Written by: tlamb on Jul 19, 2007 7:05:45 PM

  Ron, I would like to compare notes about our experiences with Toyota of Wilmington as soon as possible. FYI: Volvo warranty person at Parkway said the CPO does not transfer. Do a Google search for "benzidine lawsuits nc" for my info. I'll be in the office tomorrow. (My wife and I looked at that same 2006 V70 over at Parkway, ironically.) Tom

• New V70 owner

  Written by: ronsteve on May 17, 2007 10:52:15 AM

  Nowhere near the greatest price on earth, working with a small dealer in a strong market for Volvos (eastern NC)... picking up a 2006 V70 2.5T with premium and climate packages... retired demo (never titled so "new") with 11000 miles... $28642 plus 379 doc plus TTL I'm sure I could have done better but not within at least 100-200 miles of here! I feel like it's a good, but not great ... Read More

New Volvo V70 Owners: Give Us Your Report!

• Re: 2006 V70 Transmission Lemon [croncast]

  Written by: ricksv70 on Feb 10, 2007 8:38:10 PM

  Just to share a bit about my experience with Volvo. I purchased a new 2001 V70 2.4T from a dealer in New England and had it shipped out to Seattle (I wanted cloth and that seemed to be the only one - btw, my cloth interior looks like it just came out of the showroom - so unlike the leather I am seeing on aging V70s). Anyway, as much as I ... Read More

• 2006 V70 Transmission Lemon

  Written by: croncast on Jan 27, 2007 7:40:56 AM

  We picked up a 2006 V70 about three months ago. And like twobigdogz is was untitled but only had 600 miles on it. It now has 3800 miles on it. In the last three months it has been in for service 4 times (soon to be a fifth time as soon as Volvo will come and remove it from our driveway) and towed once (soon to be twice). The repair visits ... Read More

Volvo V70 Tire/Wheel Questions

• 2006 Volvo V70 R, Bridgestone ER960 AS Pole Position

  Written by: drcj on Dec 25, 2006 9:52:23 PM

  My Pirelli tires were seeming hard as rocks with balancing and roundness issues from the first few miles to about 8,000 miles when I realized they were very poor in snow. I put on the ER 960's about 750 mile ago and I am finding them fantastic for this car. Quieter, round er, better in rain, slush and snow. The 4c active suspension feels like I can use all the settings ... Read More

Volvo V70/XC70: Problems & Solutions

• V70R

  Written by: pf_flyer on Oct 13, 2006 6:05:07 AM

  I believe the thread you read on the snow tires was here: volvomax, "Volvo V70 Wagon Experience" #1681, 29 Jul 2006 10:20 am That's in the Volvo V70 Wagon Experience discussion.

Volvo V70 Audio & Entertainment Questions

• Sirius radio accessory package

  Written by: cligozio on Sep 13, 2006 1:35:04 PM

  I just purchased a 2006 V70 2.4 with the satellite radio prep. Does anyone know if the sirius receiver is a DIY installation? I thought that I read somewhere that the volvo head unit needs to be reprogrammed to recognize the satellite radio. Also, does the sirius radio accessory package include an antenna? Does it need to be wired? I would prefer to go with XM, if it would integrate with ... Read More

Volvo V70 Wagon Experience

• Sport Wagon Saga

  Written by: winterhound on Jul 28, 2006 11:10:31 PM

  Sport Wagon Saga First of all: a special thanks to all of you who have spent your time posting about various cars, trials and tribulations with dealers, price haggling and results, and the features that stand out in the various models. For the past 3 months, your efforts have been incredibly helpful. I went from the BMW 325xi to the Audi A4 Avant. I tried the Subaru Outback and Legacy GT ... Read More

• Info on 2007 V70 R?

  Written by: canuckle2 on Apr 24, 2006 8:23:55 PM

  Will Volvo continue to offer the manual on the 2007 V70 R? This is the one item which might make me jump on a remaining 2006. Does anyone know of other changes for 2007 and when they will be able to be ordered? Pricing? Up? Down? thanks.

• 2001 v70 major issues

  Written by: lhurlburt on Jun 12, 2006 5:49:08 AM

  I have a 2001 v70 wagon. I am considering buying a new 2006 because of the following issues. Has anyone had the same problems? * left turn signal shorts out all the time. * headlights burn out frequently * temperature gauge never registers right temperature * pvc issues/emissions light on all the time * need new AC at 94k * had engine pulled because of possible sludge issues. Switched to synthetic ... Read More

Volvo V70/XC70: Problems & Solutions

• It did it again....

  Written by: 2006v70 on Jun 11, 2006 7:31:39 PM

  This time my 2006 V70 2.5T broke down on me while I was driving 70MPH on a very busy highway in the fast lane. I tried to accelerate and had no power. Fortunately, the car had enough momentum so I could pull over onto the shoulder. I was then stuck in a car that would not start up at all in over 100F weather with my 2 kids in the car ... Read More

Volvo V70 Wagon Experience

• 2004 v70 CPO for $20,000 with 20,700 mi--a good deal?

  Written by: flightsimmer on Jun 11, 2006 8:07:36 AM

  Hope you can be some help. My wife and I are looking to replace her 98 Pathfinder. Solid vehicle but thristy on gas. Saw a 2004 Volvo V70 2.4 automatic (base, no SR or power seats). Seems to have been on the lot of a well-know central PA volvo dealer since December or so. Here are the CARFAX details: Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 11/07/2003 US Customs Vehicle exported from Belgium and ... Read More

Volvo XC70 V70 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Low Mileage XC70

  Written by: diggler99 on May 9, 2006 7:58:33 AM

  We're looking at a 2004 XC70 AWD 2.5T, fully loaded, 21K miles from a non-Volvo dealer in Columbus, OH. The car appears to be in immaculate shape and is pending an independent inspection. They are asking $27,990. Does anyone think this is isn't a good deal? We think it is, but we don't have the certified preowned 6y/100K warranty. We are also looking at some service loaners and low mileage used ... Read More

• V70 2.5T or XC70 2.5T??

  Written by: dukie2 on Mar 31, 2006 5:44:48 PM

  We are considering buying one of these 2 vehicles. This would be the first Volvo for us. Can any of you "seasoned" Volvo owners offer any advice on which one would be the best buy? We live in NC and don't really need the AWD of the XC70 but we like the sportier look. The current Volvo dealer incentives would make the XC70 the better buy because the incentives are higher ... Read More

Volvo V70 Safety Concerns

• Re: Why isn't DSTC standard on all Volvos? [volvomax]

  Written by: jim314 on Mar 29, 2006 12:01:25 PM

  Citing cost is honest and realistic. Although I would call it a hard-nosed, calculated marketing decision. Is Volvo currently making or losing money? Since it is owned by Ford, does Volvo have a separate public balance sheet? I'm glad to hear it will be standard on the 2007 V70. Will some superefficient new engines be available? Although the EPA highway on our 2004 2.4L NA was 30 mpg and we get ... Read More

Volvo V70 Engine Issues

• Regular vs. Premium

  Written by: va4lvrs on Mar 8, 2006 6:08:43 PM

  I'm trying to figure out if there are significant drawbacks to using regular gasoline with the 2006 Volvo 2.4 I5 engines (non turbo). My understanding is that the turbos do require premium. Correct? Currently have an 04' S60 2.4 that we fill up with regular and it seems to be doing ok. Now that we're looking at getting the V70, the question of engine type has come up and the associated ... Read More

Volvo V70 Wagon Experience

• V70 safety problem

  Written by: 2006v70 on Nov 6, 2005 6:53:49 PM

  Hi: I bought a 2006 V70 through the overseas delivery program, and have had problems with the tire pressure warning system light coming on for no reason within the first few hundred miles of picking up the car at the factory. I took it to a dealer in Germany and they thought that there was a defective sensor on the front passenger tire. They did not have the part needed to ... Read More

Volvo V70/XC70: Problems & Solutions

• 2006 V70 safety isuue

  Written by: 2006v70 on Nov 6, 2005 6:49:06 PM

  Hi: I bought a 2006 V70 through the overseas delivery program, and have had problems with the tire pressure warning system light coming on for no reason within the first few hundred miles of picking up the car at the factory. I took it to a dealer in Germany and they thought that there was a defective sensor on the front passenger tire. They did not have the part needed to ... Read More

Volvo XC70 V70 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Volvo VIP Extended Warranty - Prices/Details

  Written by: pilotpat on Nov 1, 2005 8:33:11 PM

  - Does anyone know if the VIP warranties are fixed prices or negotiable? I'm looking for details for one on a 2006 V70 2.4 - What prices have people paid out there? I'm looking at a 6 or 7yr 100k version. I've been quoted 1500-2200 for the 6yr, 1800-2600 for the 7 yr. - Does the price go up if you buy it before driving off the lot vs buying it ... Read More

Volvo V70 Wagon Experience

• Is it a mistake?

  Written by: volvomax on Jul 21, 2003 6:17:01 PM

  The S60/V70/S80 all share the P2 chassis. According to Volvo, the S60 was concieved first but management wanted a replacement for the aging 960/S90 cars. The 850 had just been refreshed to the S70 so the S60 proj was shelved and the S80 went forward. The S60 arrived 2 years later, and would have arrived sooner if not for the teething pains suffered by the S80. So, if a new S80 ... Read More

• Redesign

  Written by: volvomax on Jul 21, 2003 9:45:19 AM

  Actually it won't, sorry. Current plan, new S80 2006, maybe 2007. New S60/V70 1 yr later. In the meantime for 2005 all Volvo's will get body colored moldings(yea!!)