Used 2005 Volvo V70 Wagon Consumer Reviews
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Excellent all-round wagon
dsensing, 12/20/2008
2005 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
We bought our '05 V70 from a friend who had put 93K business miles on it. All services done at Volvo dealer & all records present, two repairs & neither mechanical/automotive. Its Consumer Reports' reliability ratings are actually higher than our son's Infiniti! Standard engine has all the power we need for a wagon. V70 was based on the S80 platform, so much more back seat room than my '05 S60. Great hauling room in back; if you don't want a SUV but need that, this car is for you. Front seats are best in the world, bar none. Auto-wipers are great! 3-position memory seat is great since my wife & daughter & I drive it. Maintenance not expensive if you have a good non-Volvo shop (we do).
Serves many different needs comfortably
Vince, 04/22/2006
2005 Volvo V70 2.5T 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is our second Volvo and we've been pleased with both. More nimble handling than expected with the 17" wheels, lots of cargo space, comfortable to sit in and drive. I'm 6'4" and don't feel cramped. Great car for the children with integrated booster seats and third seat. Good fuel mileage -- average 27.5 combining highway, city, over hill and dale. Mechanically very sound. When started, engine revs to about 1500 rpm for about 10 seconds before decreasing to normal idle of about 700 rpm -- told this was to warm engine faster to improve emissions.
A truly great car!!!
Davek, 08/20/2005
2005 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is our 3rd Volvo. We had over a quarter of a million miles on our 1st Volvo (270,000 miles) and it ran perfectly when we sold it. We drove our 2nd Volvo over 18 years. When we traded it in on this 2005 model, the older Volvo ran just as well as the day we drove it off of the showroom floor 18 years ago. This new 2005 V70 is the best of the 3. It's a stylish wagon with lots of power (much more than we've had in the past). It handles superbly. Exceptional fuel mileage (34mpg highway) and just has a very solid feel to it when you drive it. We especially like the smooth ride. Our children like the extra room and comfort of the rear seat area.
Kept me safe
Francisca, 08/06/2009
2005 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've owned three Volvos. I just had an accident in my 2005 and it kept me safe! Air bags deployed and car was totaled, but I remained safe. I am now shopping around for another v70. Can't say enough about the 2004 and 2005. Attractive but solid!
120K still drives as new and looks great a great car
rmo3, 10/10/2011
2005 Volvo V70 T5 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have my 2005 since purchased almost new as a loaner with a 2K on the odo. It is my daily driver kids to school and to work and road miles. I drive more than average abut 25K a year. There have been no major maintenance issues, I did replace a/c at 100k live in FL runs 24/7 here. I had a g tires, brakes, fluids changes and (timing belt at 105K). Dealer service can be expensive but you should follow the maintenance schedule and make sure the last owner did if you are buying high mileage. The vehicle still rock solid gets 25 MPG. Still has a top speed of 130 mph, so those SUV's might pass you with 400 hp but know this the V70 is faster than all of them they are ltd. to 110 :).
Still Going
Mike, 04/03/2010
2005 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had this V70 car for 92,000 miles. I still drives as new. Only repairs were to a frozen gear shift and head lights started to glaze but were replaced under warranty. Maintenance has been below normal, brake pads, oil, and flush fluids at normal intervals. Volvo dealer maintenance is less expensive than premium brands but I have spent four figures there at least twice. The result in keeping the car up is a 10 year driver, six years in it really shows no wear of any significance. My last Ford Explorer and Sable were well worn by now on the last go around. Wife has S60 same engine her car is bullet proof also. For people who want cars for longevity go with the base 5cyl eng.
Better than I thought it would be
D. Sensing, 07/31/2008
2005 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my car with 93K miles on it from a friend and have put several K miles on it since. The most outstanding feature? Gas mileage! I get 36-plus on the i'state and 29 combined using prem. gas, not so much with regular. The wagon is a great hauler and the reason we bought the car. Very useful cargo space and rear seats fold very easily. Don't mind not having turbo motor; the standard engine has enough power for our needs. All in all an outstanding auto, especially for the price I paid, trade-in value!
@145,000
ohpoppy, 12/14/2017
2005 Volvo V70 2.4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
so far at 145 I lost the left cv axle ( cracked, likely an anomaly) and the steering universal joint coming off the steering shaft got sticky, I sprayed penetrating oil and greased, its fine now. This car is dependable and good on gas.. over 30mpg on highway. It also tows well.. 2500 lbs 800 miles. I also own a 05 T5 with lower miles. I find the gas mileage on the non turbo 2.4 and the 2.5 T5 are the same. Power.. who cares!! I prefer the 2.4 since I need not worry about a complex engine and possible costly problems. the T5 is loaded and leatherly.. love it. the 2.4 is plain Jane but a very useful car and is my daily driver. after owning a Saab that broke all the time, I'm pleased but the Saab drove like a Ferrari and the Volvo's, well.. kind of poopy but solid.
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Dependable car
Vince, 02/22/2009
2005 Volvo V70 2.5T 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have an '03 V70 and liked it so much that we bought the '05. Car is solid, comfortable, and dependable. Normal services and no real problems yet through 62K miles. Does have electrical snafus -- at times the fuel gauge doesn't register fuel remaining, and when cold, the MPG and fuel remaining readings arbitrarily change between the 4 or so displays available. Wide turning radius on the 17" wheels -- larger than the '03 with 16" wheels. Smooth & light steering, but bumpier ride than the '03 due to the 225/45R17 tires I suppose. Engine is responsive and turbo gets car up to freeway speed quickly. Original Pirelli's still on -- probably replace at 70K.
Good looking, comfortable cruiser
direnius, 08/21/2011
2005 Volvo V70 2.5T 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Living in Istanbul with narrow street and lots of ups and downs I was a bit worried how this car would handle the city. But it did -even better than my previous V40. It's a joy to drive to work every day, but even more fun to drive around in the country side. It's audio (Dynaudio) is wonderfull, the power (2.0T) is more than enough to get the head start, needed once in a while and the comfort is unbeatable. What it lacks is a USB (or even AUX) connection. Thinking that one third of the price Renault's has both a MP3 playing CD player and a USB connection standart, this is something Volvo should be ashamed of. Still it's a beauty and a more good looking station wagon is hard to come by.
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