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Purchased for the AWD
Garrett, 08/24/2018
updated 03/05/2019
1998 Volvo V70 Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Have a 1998 V70 2,4 Turbo with AWD with 169,000 miles, the car runs well, I use it mostly for the winter snow. The engine light is on has been for quite some time, has a small leak in one of the vacuum hoses, needs to be put on a smoke machine to find the leak. Does not effect how it runs, as it is a great running car, I use premium fuel gas mileage is not the best. Drive it less than 5000 miles per year, so it is exempt concerning emissions, just replaced emergency brake cable. These cars are built like a truck, safety is there main concern, great for a new driver or if there are children. If you see one pay the extra money to have it check by a mechanic, if they are not taken care of it will cost you big time. If the seller has a problem with you taking the Volvo to a mechanic, walk away. Update 3/5/2019 have a air leak coming from the sunroof, there are about five fixes on the internet / youtube, appears to be a common problem. Does not leak water just air, will let you know next update how the fix went, just hit 170,000 miles not much snow this year so have not driven the Volvo much. Do not use high mileage motor oil like I did it swells the seals, then 3 months later the seals start to leak. Had to have crankshaft seals replaced because of oil leak at a cost of $300.00 which is a good price, no more oil leak. Had a noise on the highway going about 65 mph from the rear, turned out to be the license plate had to be tightened all the way, no more noise.
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Jay W, 01/16/2010
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have 2 Volvos:850 & V70 both with nearly 200K. As you read these reviews, bear in mind there are 2 kinds ov Volvo owners: those who don't do squat themselves & expect 0 maintenance cuz it's a Volvo and get disappointed when they get gouged from dealers. (industry wide) And the other group are folks like me who do work selves and run em 4 ever. By huge margin, easiest to work on, extremely durable well-made. Don't be intimidated by the ignorance-based reviews: these cars will run for 300K easy! look online for maintenance helpful volvo sites! the inline 5cyl GM tried to copy: the motor is bulletproof!Local tranny shop almost never sees Volvos! Neg w/V's=little plastic trim interior stuff.
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Guiness, 09/17/2010
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've own my wagon for 6yrs now,min repairs other than standard parts like timing belts, tires. One area that I ran into now at 201,000 miles is the rear struts. On my car the cost to replace them is $550.00 per side..( will not replace) so I'll live with the bumps or pot holes, but its really not bad. I am known to keep my cars until the engine goes, most of my other volvo's have gone 370,000 miles, so still have 3-4yrs left on this one. One key factor on volvo's, they never need a tune-up. same plugs etc and the car is 13 years old. So if your thinking of this year 1998, go for it...I also own a 1989 saab and that has 250,000 and it looks/drives as good as the day it came off the line.
truely a volvo!
XC lover, 02/14/2010
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love my XC. Has there been some issue's not that Couldn't have been prevented. people Complain about the tires. honestly its AWD you MUST ROTATE THEM EVERY 5K other wise they wear uneven and cause strain on the AWD system! Breaks. its a volvo thing they tend to go through break pads. but if you Change the oil every 5k have tune ups done with OEM parts these cars will keep going! I have 122k now and have no issues, I also have another one that has 236k that i use for camping trips cus it has dents and dings oh and the whole going trough head light bulbs is easy fix just turn the daytime running lights off!
Fix it! No probs...
neuftimes67, 01/05/2013
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
This year car is easy to fix yourself, Ebay has tons of parts for every issue you may have. Makes me scratch my head when I see people say too much to maintain. well find another person or do yourself. Had this tank over 8 years and 2 kids learn to drive on it. they did not break it maybe a parking lot slam but replace fender and there ya go. Best car for my kids to learn to drive around and I feel they are safe, always starts, never failed ever. all I do is replace the rubber parts and electric stuff, shocks, break pads, took 3 day to replace timing belt but oh well. This car is a Tank. when my car breaks down I take out old reliable. so this Volvo v70x/c is a good buy.
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