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disappointing experience
peter, 12/24/2005
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
this is 3rd volvo and maybe last.first 2 gave very good service with 200k miles on each with very minor problems.current vehicle is constant maintenance problem wth endless check engine lights, early tire and brake wearouts, abs problems, emission problems. everything expensive to fix, trade in value low for price of car.getting rid of this irritant, probably won't be back.they used to be great cars and distressing to hear overall poor support from volvo
Mechanical Cascade Failure
Plantiful, 01/16/2010
1998 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car, used, and it was fine until it was maintenance time. Once you need a clutch and/or timing belt replacement, it is downhill from there: Since April, we have replaced the braking system, a leaking drive boot/seal, heating core and 2 window motors (did myself), a seat belt that would not release, a power steering rack 2 weeks ago, and this week, we are featuring a mysterious motor-oil leak of some significance. Most of the interior plastic is broken, as it is some cheap junk Ford must have introduced, paint has been off of the bumpers for some time. After 120,000 miles, just say "No".
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Disappointed with 98 V70 Wagon
Volvo Fan, 01/21/2005
1998 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned both the 90 240 sedan and 85 240 wagon. I still have my 85 wagon and love it even with 200,000 plus... safe, sturdy and dependable, though quite noisy. After having kids it was a natural progression to go to the V70 but after the 100000 mark it has been a big disappointment. Computer problems with unclear diagnosis, interior cosmetic problems like leather pulling away from doors, visor flopping down, interior plastic pulling away from the tailgate, rubber edging falling off the door and more. We treat the car well and gently (never slamming the doors). I have spent $2000 to maintain the car in 2004 (that's without fixing the leather interior/tailgate).Not what Volvo used to be.
I Paid for it 2X's
CD Barnett, 11/04/2009
1998 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have paid for the car at least twice in repairs. I love the look of the car and the carrying capacity, but the repairs have done me in. I am looking for another car.
Planned Obsolescence?
msharmon, 05/01/2002
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Volvo. I love how it drives. Powerful, very comfortable. I've owned this car for 4 yrs and 6 days, just out of warranty. The worst problems have been the brakes, needs new brakes every 15-20K (unlike my other Volvo), a complete AC compressor replacement, a broken electric seat. Most annoying, the Check Engine light on if the gas cap is not replaced properly. The dealer needs to reset the computer when this happens. I'm 6 days past my warranty and the Check Engine light is on. If it isn't the gas cap, is the dealer willing to help? No. I'm afraid most of my dissatifaction is the dealer. I'm trading for better service. If your city has only one Volvo dealer, beware.