Used 1998 Volvo V70 Wagon Consumer Reviews
Used V70 for sale
Poor Reliabilit
Joannea, 06/23/2002
1998 Volvo V70 GLT Turbo 4dr Wagon
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This Volvo is very poor in reliability.I can't begin to tell what's gone wrong with it. It just a piece of junk. One time, it was in the shop for six weeks,however, they did give me a loaner. I missed the California lemon law because I kept thinking this was the last problem I'd have with it. I wrote Volvo and I got a reply stating what a wonderful car they built. My advice, do a lot of checking amd research before spending money on a Volvo; there are too many fine, reliable vehicles out there. My Volvo dealer has been outstanding and bent over backwards to help me and tocorrect the car's problems.
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.
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$$$outthewindow, 08/01/2003
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has been great up untill the 70K mile mark. Now it's falling apart. I've spent $3,200. in the first half of this year. on repairs & maintenance. Check Eng. Light is a constent. problem. I have never heard of putting a new gas tank & gasket in a car before, but the service dept. said this was the reason for the check Eng. Light. Just $ 1,400. and I was on my way. They could give me no good reason why it needed to be fixed. The C.E.L. came back on 4 weeks down trhe road. This time hoses.
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.
A/C Problems
GailSusan, 03/27/2005
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Volvo. Like so many on here, I thought I would be a Volvo owner for life. This was my first new car. I saved up my money and paid almost $40,000 to buy it brand new. Volvo dealer "forgot" to send out the extended warranty, so I missed out on buying it. I wasn't too worried because I maintained my car perfectly. I planned for this car to last for at least the next ten years. Well, two years ago the air conditioning condenser broke and I was told it would cost $200 for the part, but $2,300 for the labor. It seems the entire dashboard has to be removed to reach the condenser. I'm deeply disappointed in the poor quality of this vehicle and am about to unload it.