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WHAT A LEMON!
v70owner, 07/28/2009
2001 Volvo V70 2.4T Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in Sept of 2005 with 50K miles on it. We have had nothing but problems. Full transmission replacement in 08' under warranty, locks failed, seatbelts in back all failed had to be replaced, throttle control module, battery issues. You name it, we've had it with this one. As soon as we're able, we are getting rid of this car!
'01 V70 T5 - Thumbs Up!
Rick, 12/02/2009
2001 Volvo V70 T5 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
New to the Volvo world but my brother has owned three, including his current '02 V70. Just brought home our '01 T5 last month; it's a well-maintained 2-owner w. 95k mi. I've owned various BMWs, Jaguars, VWs, etc. & this Volvo compares very well. From the interior & exterior design to the performance & fun of driving, the car has an overall feel of real quality & thoughtful engineering. As preventative maintenance, I changed the timing belt (incl. tensioner & pulley) & water pump after the purchase; also put in a new cabin air filter. The '01 V70 sometimes gets a bad rap, but I suspect that's at least as much owner issues as the car itself. Thumbs up on a great car, especially the T5.
WORST CAR I've Owned and I've owned a YUGO.
Brad, 10/19/2016
2001 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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Not like the old Volvos
volvo89, 10/02/2004
2001 Volvo V70 2.4T Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
What a disappointment! After driving my 1989 240 wagon for nearly 300,000 mi, I decided to get the safety features of a new wagon. That's all I got. This wagon has less cargo space and is shorter in height (so I bump my head getting things out of the back). I've had trouble with the electronics in the passenger side door 3 times. The driver side inside handle is pulling away from the door and will be very expensive to fix. The cup holders in the rear seat are crummy and have broken on my car. Overall much more expensive to maintain. I do like the integrated child booster seats. Well, no more Volvos for me. I feel like I'm driving a Ford; oh right, I am!
Best of Three
Nutriaguy, 02/14/2003
2001 Volvo V70 2.4T Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My third Volvo wagon has been the best. The turbo engine responds well in a pinch, with no problems in 2 1/2 years. Very caring service experience with loaner cars a real plus for a one car family. Very quiet on the road, with excellent stability and of course, those wonderful seats.