Used 2001 Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A) Consumer Reviews
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What a disappointment
makanani2, Mukilteo, WA, 07/25/2011
Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I'm thinking the only reason why this car comes up with 4-stars is for the comfort and interior and exterior design, which are excellent. Tell any Volvo mechanic that you own a 2001 Volvo V70 XC and after they stop laughing hysterically, they'll weep for you. The transmission is going to fail, if it hasn't already. Mine had an oil leak so bad, we named the car "The Valdez". Three weeks after being told that it would cost more to replace the transmission and fix the oil leaks than the car was worth, it blew up on a mountain pass. If you want a Volvo, find an older 740 (non -turbo).
The Truth about the 2001 Volvo V70XC!
brent g, 07/09/2007
Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2003 and the transmission was replaced under warranty. I was told by a tech that all the 2001s had a software problem that if it wasn't fixed in time would cause permanent damage. Over the history of this car the throttlebody, radiator & fan, sensors and mounts were all replaced under warranty. Make sure these repairs are done or that you have a warranty! I currently have 120k miles on the car and running well. I was recently hit (drvrs frnt) by a teen boy who ran a red light but slowed to about 20mph. My wife and 3 kids were in the car. The damage to the car was literally unidentifiable except for a slight hood adj that was made in a few minutes. What more can I say.
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Impressed
rboilard, 03/22/2002
Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I was shopping for a new vehicle I looked at the RX300, X5,MDX, ML320 and even the Yukon by GMC. But for some reason I liked the look and comfort of the XC, so thats what I purchase. Let me tell everyone out there after reading some horror stories on the net as well as good ones I was a bit nervous. But the car is solid and probably the most comfortable to sit in. No problems at all!
WORST CAR I've Owned and I've owned a YUGO.
Brad, Carrollton, GA, 10/19/2016
Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
12 of 26 people found this review helpful
The 2001 V70XC is absolutely the worst car I have ever owned or driven and I did once own a YUGO. So I think that sums it up. No one will touch this piece of junk and the most bizarre problems occur. Car has repeatedly been in the shop throughout my ownership, has almost gotten me into many, many accidents due to severe transmission problems, stalling and overheating. I think I have replaced every part on the car including the engine and transmission and most sensors and they fail again and again. Now the electrical system and information system is totally messed up. At this point I could have bought 3 brand new Chevrolets and I'm cutting my losses. This is also the worst driving car I have ever driven. It will give someone whiplash with the transmission jerking and lurching. Not even worth the recycling. I wouldn't want to curse the other items they might make out of the scrap. Never buy another Volvo period. When I see someone driving one, I can't help but pity them. AND, my model was made in Sweden. Every repair shop tells me VOLVO is JUNK and the worst nightmares to work on. No wonder only Doctors or Lawyers can own them. They're the only ones who can afford the upkeep. I do have to say that regardless of how bad it has performed and how costly it has been, in spite of all it's problems and stranding me, it always manages to get me home. But then again I never drive it more than 25 miles away from home. I really do think that my Angels have often pushed it safely home. No thanks to VOLVO. How did YUGO go bankrupt and Volvo get rich???
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Stay away!
Lemon, 04/06/2008
Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car one year ago with 61k miles and have had nothing but problems. It has left me stranded 5 times in the past four months! Very very comfortable to wait for the tow truck in. Every time we get in this car something goes wrong. We are aware of at least $5000 (no exaggerating!) worth of problems with this car. Absolutely the worst car I've ever owned. We purchased a Volvo for safety and reliability...but stalling at 70mph on the highway with two small children in the dark negates any safety features of this tank. Stay away! We take delivery on our next car (not a Volvo!) tomorrow. Can't wait to get rid of this bomb!