1999 Volvo V70 Review

Name: 1999 Volvo V70 Review
Brand: Volvo
Price: 317 USD
Rating: 4.1 (61 reviews)

1999 Volvo 70-Series 4 Dr STD Turbo 4WD Wagon

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Pros

Superb comfort, plenty of safety equipment, solid construction and amazing braking ability.

Cons

High price, odd control placement.

What’s new

Volvo makes a number of performance, safety and styling upgrades to the V70 line. All cars benefit from a new engine management system and an improved brake system that includes four-channel ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). In terms of safety, V70s now include head-protecting side airbags and dual-stage deployment for the front airbags. Stability and traction control is now standard on the T5, and all other front-drive models are equipped with traction control. On the cosmetic side, all V70s receive a new grille emblem and body-color side moldings, mirrors, door handles and bumpers.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1999 Volvo V70 Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$228/mo

$181/mo

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Running well

driver110, 09/20/2011

1999 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

We purchased this V-70 over a year ago. Yup, the tail gate cover was loose, but it was easy to fix. Oxygen sensor went out, a little pricy but another easy fix. Gets 22.7 city and 28.9 hwy which increased a bit with new plugs. Overall this is a great little car, I hope to run it to 300,000 which is where my last two Fords gave up the ghost.

A Once and A Lifetime Car

C.P. Richter, 05/22/2016

1999 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD

I have a 1999 Volvo XC and it is the best car I can literally ever think of owning. With over 140,000 miles, it still runs great. It had no problem a journey from Virginia to Oklahoma (1100 miles) and it wouldnt even cross my mind not driving it back and forth more often. If anyone has ever been to Oklahoma, you would know that the roads here are horrible: potholes everywhere, loose …

My best Volvo yet (out of 8!)

Dr Rick, 06/04/2007

1999 Volvo V70 R Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD

This black rocket is nearing the 200,000 mile mark, and I can't wait to get her 200K merit badge. Like any Volvo, I can ride for 12 hours and feel like it's just been 2. I've done every service recommended and find the car a tremendously economical vehicle. In fact, I went beyond that and replaced everything at 150,000, with the intention of keeping it for a long, long time. I am now …

Nicest of the 12 cars I've owned

slvrspcshp, 03/06/2011

1999 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

My previous car was a 1988 740 GLE. I put 365,000 miles on that, sold it for 700.00, and it is STILL someone's daily driver. The V70 has 186,000 on it, and I've been driving it for 4 years. In that time the only thing I've had to do that wouldn't be considered REGULAR USED CAR UPKEEP is have the throttle body assembly replaced (fully under warranty). I've replaced the plugs, changed the …

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1999 V70 Highlights

Type:

Wagon

Trim:

Base

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$228/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	37.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive

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Safety

IIHS Rating

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Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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What’s new

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1999 Volvo V70 Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1999 Volvo V70 Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}