Used 2001 Volvo V70 Consumer Reviews
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Transmission Troubles
Julie, 05/27/2009
2001 Volvo V70 2.4M Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love the car but am very disappointed that after only 85k we are getting rid of it quickly due to alleged transmission problems and fuel pump problems. This car has been babied - all services, all maintenance, all done at the dealership. We just cannot justify a new transmission at a cost of over $4k. I really thought the volvo brand would take me much farther than 100k miles. I hate that we are in such a disposable society that we sacrifice quality for profitability. Volvo will not get any more of my money.
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alex, 07/04/2010
2001 Volvo V70 2.4M Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a Volvo when my wife told me she was pregnant for a 3 rd time, 3 kids I tough Volvo would deliver. Transmission problem than the heater radiator broke got it change now it stinks like hell when I put the heat on and it leaks oil too bad because it is comfortable and nice but I don't know if I'm going to keep it now I have a message that says check brake lights I look at them and they don't work so I change the bulbs and still don't work what should I do?
Trannie is a mess!
MaPage, 10/22/2008
2001 Volvo V70 2.4M Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I too have had transmission issues. I never thought it was right from the beginning. Bought it used off lease with 65K. Motor mount issues, bad radio, cruise control problems, at 130,00 the transmisson is a mess, two motor mounts shot and with a 30K tune up and new tires needed I'm folding! This is my 5th and last Volvo. Ford really screwed these cars up! I'm buying a Saab. My son's is 13 yrs old and handles better than my Volvo. Too bad I was a huge fan and loved my old cars. This one too but can't afford it!
Leaks more than the Gulf
oilslick, 07/09/2010
2001 Volvo V70 T5 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car was a problem child the moment we got it. Transmission computer failed, then the trans blew, engine mounts continually fail, side marker lights fell out several times. dipstick is constantly shot out, spraying oil everywhere, no solution from repair shop. Eats oil and gas like it's going out of style. semi-auto shifter broke early, expensive to fix. It is safe though, spends more time in the shop than on the road!
Volvo Needs to do Better
Dave, 01/10/2005
2001 Volvo V70 2.4M Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We've owned the car since new,50k total miles. We've had about a dozen of the electrical problems like others describe, all taken care of under warranty. Some topics I haven't seen mentioned: Volvo has dropped the ball re several areas of active safety. There's poor visibility out the rear of the car, even worse at night due to the dim backup lights. The dash reflects badly in the windshield. The response of the electronic throttle is different in forward vs reverse, its disconcerting. The HID headlights (have used them on loaner cars)are terrible, standard ones are quite good. On the other hand, our dealer Mitchell in CT is excellent and actually fairly reasonable in price.