Used 2001 Volvo V70 Wagon Consumer Reviews
Used V70 for sale
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.
Better Than Average
TEF, 10/29/2010
2001 Volvo V70 T5 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Special ordered thru Diplomat Sales program with 5-Spd MANUAL transmission and cloth interior. Over the last 10 years, I've replaced only brake pads/rotors, timing belt and one emission component. Obviously having a manual transmission, spared me the universal problems associated with auto transmissions, but the car has been very dependable by any measure. Other than brakes and rotors that I replaced myself, total repairs by dealers and/or privite shops since 2001 total less than $1,000.
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2001 V70 XC AWD
InAgony, 11/25/2003
2001 Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the car BUT.....3 transmissions replaced all under warranty (good luck XC90 owners, you got the same lemon trans but a much heavier vehicle...see you in the shop!!!!), engine rear main seal failed and had to be replaced, vibration, excessive tire wear, headlights burn out every 6 months, squeeks and growns from suspension, soft leather tears very easily with kids. Parts prices are ridiculuously expensive.
XC is a big improvement over SUV
ericj, 09/21/2009
2001 Volvo V70 XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After 2 small SUV's I bought the XC. With the interior capacity, roof rack with cross rails and roof storage container, I can carry more than when I had an SUV. The ride is much smoother and the power of the turbo helps getting on the highway. I get about 18mpg around town and 28mpg on the highway. I have kept up with maintenance and only had a problem with a leaky angle drive. I have to drive farther for work, so I am putting more highway mileage on it. Very comfortable to drive long distance.
Frustrated!
sd, 06/30/2005
2001 Volvo V70 2.4M Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I used to love this car, despite the squishy transmission that my husband has complained about since day one. Then, last week, the o-ring failed causing the car to lose all power steering fluid. I had to have it towed the dealer for repair. Yesterday I had to replace all 4 rotors and brake pads at 48,000. The brake pads were originally replaced around 25,000. They assure me that this is typical?! I thought it was unbelievable. I've had many of the other problems reported by others, slipping transmission, service light appearing for no apparent reason, etc., but the brakes are my last straw. This is my 2nd and last Volvo!