Used 2013 Volvo C70 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 C70, so we've included reviews for other years of the C70 since its last redesign.
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thirdwiley, 02/15/2011
2011 Volvo C70 T5 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
After one month, this is my favorite Volvo in initial quality and design. I have owned a 850 GLT and currently own an S80. The C70 is quieter at interstate speeds than my S80 and my wife and I feel like we are in a snug, safe, comfortable cocoon when driving. It's just plain fun to drive and we also like the head-turning effect.
Headliner dropped
Mr Davis, 06/02/2019
2011 Volvo C70 T5 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I just got my 2011 c70 t5 I also have an 2006. I'm a convertible fan,I'm hoping the 2011 keeps well as far as staying dependable. I noticed most reviews people went to the dealership. I've always taken my 06 to a master MECHANIC that specializes in foreign cars like Volvo,BMW,and Mercedes. He has kept the car on the road and for nowhere near the price of the dealership's. The 11 top headliner has fallen and it's my fault the previous owner had it garage kept,but it's now in this Ga heat with the windows up so that an easy fix thanks to YouTube. I'm not ready to throw in the towel on Volvo just yet.
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Don't own it out of Warranty
LRRP, 09/01/2017
updated 09/10/2019
2012 Volvo C70 T5 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
We enjoy the car but it is not reliable. This car driven by a housewife to from school shopping etc well maintained by dealer not abused in any way Original battery failed after a year. Warranty battery failed after 18 months. At 49K just before warranty expired rear suspension failed (stabilizer bars bushings etc. )_ Destroyed new tires. At 51k AC COMPRESSOR FAILED ONE THOUSAND MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. At 55k headliner suddenly and completely detached. At 60K Oxygen sensor failed. At 65k brake caliper leaked and needed replacement. At 72K car started shuddering....... left and right transaxles BOTH failed and needed to be replaced. At 80k hard top started leaking. At about 84K main seals failed very expensive $2K. This card was serviced on schedule and well taken care of and has been a money pit. I will NEVER buy a Volvo again. Anyone considering buying a used C70 BEWARE. UPDATE: At 94k the hardtop convertible deployment mechanism failed dealer estimated $2500 to repair. Certainly not from over use...I'd say we deployed the top a few times a month max. So now we no longer have a functioning convertible. Also the front headliner that THE DEALER replaced at 55k is slowly detaching in one corner. At this point we are just letting our 16 year old drive it to school as long as the AC holds up...I am assuming the turbo or the tranny will go next ugh and we will likely donate it to charity since it has virtually no trade in value and I'd have to be crazy to put any more money into this car. All this on a car that was bought new impeccably dealer maintained, and driven lightly. Mistake not to trade it in at the first sign of trouble but my wife just didn't want to part with her red convertible. To Volvo I say drop dead. I
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Unbelievable issue with 2011 c70 with 6,000 origin
robert defino, 01/07/2019
2011 Volvo C70 T5 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
16 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought the C70 new in 2011. It has always been garage kept.I have another vehicle I use during the winter and any kind of bad weather.I recently had my annual inspection done at my Volvo dealer,Stillman of West Chester PA. Usually the only service that's usually done at the inspection is an oil change because of the low mileage. This time I was told I had rust under the car that make my ASC/Anti-skid system in-operable keeping in mind the car has 6,081 original miles. The cost to fix this issue is over $ 700.00. How in God's name is it possible a garage kept car with 6,0811 miles can possible develop a rust issue. I wrote to Volvo and their response was simply "your car is no longer under warranty. So much for Volvo customer care after the sale.
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Overpriced garbage!
Joda, 08/19/2015
updated 02/15/2016
2012 Volvo C70 T5 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car is a horrible waste of time. I bought it because my other half fell in love with it and at the time I couldn't say no. Boy was I fool for that. This is the most boring car i've ever owned!!! I bought the car as a certified pre-owned and it had all the options, which was great, but all that didn't matter once I started having to drive it on a regular basis. The ride is somewhat smooth but you definitely don't feel like you are connected to the road when driving it. I got rid of my E46 BMW 325Ci w/sport package and OMG how I regret it! I am now driving the C70 as my daily driver and I absolutely HATE this car! It handles like runny dog crap! Way too much body roll and clumsy handling, it does not corner well at all, and good luck if you need to do a u-turn. The turning radius is TERRIBLE, don't expect to do a quick U-turn in this car, instead be prepared to do a three point turn every single time, which is absolutely PATHETIC! I have started calling this the Volvo Town Car because it handles like a granny-mobile even though it is a small car. The acceleration is sad and even with the Dealer optimized Polestar upgrade, which costs $1k dollars, it still lacks any real oomph other than making the tires chirp a little if you take off abruptly. The transmission is garbage and does not change gears appropriately for the situation at hand. It upshifts way too quickly even when you are trying to accelerate and get into freeway traffic. I tried using the manual mode a few times and found it utterly useless and very backwards compared to any other european automobile I have driven. At steady cruising speeds on the highway it gets craptastic fuel economy, averaging about 22MPG and even worse with inner city driving (16mpg at best). The suspension is vile, you end up feeling every single damn bump in the road as if you were driving a go-kart. Also the car rattles like crazy when you hit a bump, which is a sure sign of crappy build quality, my 10 year old BMW never suffered such rattles. Visibility is total s*** due to the horrible placement of the rearview mirror and the door panels which come up to my shoulder. I'm 6'3" if I move the seat up from the lowest position my head rubs the roof, which also leads to my next complaint. When putting the top up in this car I have had my head smashed twice. If you are a taller person you have to move your head slightly to the right, otherwise the roof line pillar in the top will come down on your head relatively hard when closing. The only positive about this car is the upgraded factory sound system and the front seats are super comfy. The dials are pretty simple and the menu interface is great, but that is the only thing I will say that is nice about this horrible handling beast. The repair costs and amount of things that have gone wrong on this car are unforgivable and expensive to repair. The car has stalled out on me numerous times and when it is brought into the dealership they can't diagnose or duplicate the problem, the top has failed to close properly about 5 times now and even with adjustments it sometimes fails to latch properly. Water has been leaking in where the tops meets the windshield, even when it IS completely latched, and we can't seem to locate where it is coming in. I cannot wait to trade this POS in for a new BMW convertible. I've never had the lack of confidence and fear of a car breaking down as I have with this heap of trash and I have owned Jaguars, BMWs, and even an 05 Ford Mustang. Avoid this car at all costs!
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