Used 2001 Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Safe but not reliable
sinew23, 05/02/2006
Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I wanted a Volvo because of its safety. I picked the XC70 because it had all wheel drive. Since we've had this car, it's had nothing but problems. First, we had to replace all the bushings for the suspension system which cost me $1800. Next the EMT failed which cost another $1200. Now, they're telling me the torque mount, inner tie rod and rear lumbar rod needs replacing and it's going to cost me another $1500.
Looks great on paper
Eric, 06/29/2010
Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
... not so great to actually own. We've had this car close to two full years now, and although I did some homework going into it, I had no idea just how annoying this vehicle is with regards to repairs. I like working on cars, but it seemed like every weekend I was out in the garage replacing a bulb, fixing a leak, trouble shooting cryptic error messages. Ugh. Final straw was finding out the transmission is going to need replacing, and the engine can't maintain oil pressure. Least reliable car I've ever owned. I intentionally bought the Volvo to be safe and something our family could rely on, instead it's a crap shoot every time you get in the car.
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She Gives What She Gets
Take Care Of Your Car, Richland, MI, 03/16/2018
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Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
My 2001 V70xc has been amazing for me. I bought it with 150,000 miles on it, but it had a good maintenance history to start. I got it and over a year and a few mo the have put 65,000 miles on it through the worst roads Michigan’s road commission could throw at it. Bumps, potholes, dirt roads, you name it this car has been great. It was actually better than my outback in he snow and that’s saying a lot. Maintenance is not cheap but it’s a car and I have a mechanic I trust. I have done the timing belt, water pump, thermostat, 4 new tires, brakes, control arm bushings, transmission pan gasket. This car has the most comfortable seats for long journeys of any car I’ve ever been in. Update: head gasket finally went at 254,000 miles. I’m thankful for my time with my Volvo and would do it again if I ever needed a car that big. It was bought by a mechanic who is turning it into a monster truck.
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Great ride but one repair after another
ksmith905, 12/18/2006
Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I do love the feel, looks, and power of this car. It is ergonomically the best car I've yet owned. I am, however, completely fed up with the many repairs (expensive ones at that) that I've needed for the last 3 years (since the warranty expired). I replaced emission sensors twice, replaced strut top caps, replaced the drive shaft. I have lost confidence in this car... intermittent "emissions system service required" & ABS service required" messages, one blinker bulb or another blowing out every 4 months or so. A month ago a hissing by the brake pedal. Diagnosis: time to replace the brake booster - $800. Tonight a new message: "transmission service required". Argh!
Great car but maintenance is out of this world!
I Want to like the car so badly, Billings, MT, 06/13/2016
Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Be prepared to be in the shop frequently and be trouble shooting often. These cars are overly complicated and have computers inside of everything and they often malfunction.
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