Used 1998 Volvo V70 Wagon Consumer Reviews
Used V70 for sale
Lots of Troubles
drc, 07/01/2002
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
In the first 30 months we owned this car it was in the shop 26 times. Nothing major (except a fuel leak)but lots of minors issues like burned out headlights, rear window that won't roll up and lots of times the "check engine" light came on. Now the leather is separating from the door panel on the drivers door. The troubles just will not stop with this car.
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
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Sandy, 01/24/2006
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My beloved '98 Volvo V70 XC AWD , purchased at 170K miles, made it to 230K without ever breaking down and stranding me. It always started. The ride? Silky smooth. Visibility? Great. Room? Plenty for passengers and 2 big dogs. Safety? Top rated. The heated seats? Ahh! The maintenance was average cost at Mavis, very expensive at the dealer, though. If you can put in your own light bulbs, you're fine. However, the fuel pump died and they want $1,900 to $1,300 to fix it. I now realize that this car, new or used, is better purchased by wealthier individuals. If I could buy new, I would certainly do so.
Rocky Start, Pretty Good Finish
JD Rockefeller, 05/31/2006
1998 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love wagons, especially small reliable ones. I bought this used @45K miles, and the dealer did all the maint', but after 50K, I paid and it was killing me (a thousand plus / year). I was mad and ready to sell when I finally found a good local guy. It's been great ever since. Much of what the dealer "recommended" was just a waste - In three years: a Battery Tires Rotors Pads; that's about it, everything still works. This car has no pep, it's ugly, I rarely wash it and change the oil filter every 10K, but it is super reliable, the most comfortable, gets decent gas milage, and still feels rock solid after well into 200K miles. Now I might buy another, but a little sports car's calling too ..
Overall happy
les, 03/19/2004
1998 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought with 55K miles. 2nd Volvo, replacing a 240 wagon. Much improved over 240, but like the 240, suffers from little things breaking.... rear windshield washer motor, electric driver door lock doesn't work from remote. Also, compared to 240 and all our other cars, it's a very difficult car for a do it yourselfer to work on due to special tools that are required.