Used 1999 Volvo S70 Consumer Reviews
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Tim, 06/03/2016
1999 Volvo S70 4dr Sedan
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I own a 1999 s70 2.5 non-turbo 5 speed i work as a Toyota tech in a Volvo Toyota dealership I bought the car off a customer with throttlebody issues with is very common on volvos with is engine. I have a couple things that bother me about the car. The noisy dash drives me nuts but someone has removed it before so i cant blame Volvo. the second is acceleration is poor up until about 3500 rpm the car comes to life. Their is maintenance ive done timing belt struts engine wire harness (why i got the car no power to the throttlebody) I have access to specialty tool dice scan tools and volvo tech line. but if you but a 15yr old car expect maintence costs and a lot of the work is dealership only because of reprogramming. I drive the car 300 plus miles a week with minimal problems problem i dont know if from preventative maintenance but the car treats me good but if you are not mechanically inclined you probably dont want to get this car or any other 15yr old car all wear parts will fail at some point with good maintenance on some common sence you can have volvos run 300k i see them every day but the owner take car of them if any thing listen to your car it will tell you when something is wrong and act on it spending a little money now will save you a major repair later timing belts fluid flushes engine lights their on for a reason if a part continues to fail someone hasent diagnosed the root problem have a skilled tech take a look but all in all i like the car
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mecjac, 05/23/2013
1999 Volvo S70 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Always told Volvo's were reliable cars. This one has had problems since day one. I have gone through 2 sets of O2 sensors and its ready for a 3rd, used both Volvo and OEM before. 02 sensor harnesses. Replaced throttle body. Oil breather box, emissions system, and PCV needs replaced. Replaced ball joints and tie rod ends. Steering still makes noise. Power steering fluid leak. Cam seal oil leak. 2 heater cores replaced. Ate 2 sets of breaks and rotors in 50K. Turbo needs rebuilt. Fuses and bulbs go out all time. Electric seat motors are going out. Cup holders are poorly designed.
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TOO BAD, 08/03/2009
1999 Volvo S70 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I so wanted a volvo. Less than a year after purchasing my car my check engine light went on - it has basically been on ever since. Try passing AIMS test with that. I have paid several times to have the car hooked up to a "Volvo" computer to get the problem codes. Ater a while, I just taped a picture of my dog over the numerous lights that go off and on for no apparent reason. It is comfortable inside and looks great on the outside. Hate the cup holders (what genius designed that) Anyway, hate the thought of buying another car but may have to - will it be a volvo, for sure - NOT. Give me the basic designs of the 60's and 70's when you used to be able to change your own oil!
Overall, best value
Dez, 11/08/2007
1999 Volvo S70 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Overall, I would rate this car as having exceptional value for its age. Bought a year and a half ago, at 125000+ miles she is still going strong mechanically and electronically, and still looks like she just left the dealership. I have had offers to trade/sell for a new Volvo because the demand for used S70s is high (great car to pass to the kids). The only issues have been the oil system, which needed repair once one month after purchase because of insufficient oil flow to the cams, and replacement of the coolant resivoir. Repairs were due to normal wear/age, and not derived from poor build quality. Quick and smooth performance, intuitive interior layout, and timeless design.
Very solid car
Zach, 09/21/2006
1999 Volvo S70 Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first volvo. We purchased in PA and live in MN, so we had a great introduction to its quality on the ride home. Mechanically - this car is a very solid purchase. It performs extremely well, the suspension is very fun, and the brakes are great. You can really tell that it is very high quality car. It's not without the quirks you usually find in European cars and it is more expensive to maintain. Service lights come on fairly often, but you soon learn that life has not stopped if check engine comes on. It's just how the car works. It eventually goes off (and there's plenty of info online from other volvo owners).