Skip to main content

Used 2002 Volvo XC Wagon Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
57 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
5 out of 5 stars

NA

Robert E Harris, 12/05/2021
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It's an outstanding car in the winter it handles very well in snow and the rough roads

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

3.63 out of 5 stars

Bad Choice for a Used Car

4ocious, 11/05/2005
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased this wagon from Carmax with 46,500 miles. Since the day I bought it it has been nothing but TROUBLE! In fact I almost returned it but ignored my instinct to do so.To their credit Carmax has taken care of all the problems under their 30-day warranty. So far, new brakes and rotors, drivers side headlight, numerouis electrical problems, numerous bulb replacements and the list goes on and on and, did I mention numerous electrical problems? The ride is great, it's comfortable and safe but, the build quality is poor and I'm now convinced the long term reliability of this car is just not there. Consider another car-this is my second and last Volvo. I'm going to trade it in for a BMW.

Report Abuse
2002 Volvo XC for sale near you
3 of 6 listings
See all 6 listings

5 out of 5 stars

The wagon that thinks it's an SUV

DHH, 01/27/2003
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car has done everything we've asked it to do, and more. We use it as an all-around hauler. From family vacations, to every day use, it's extremely comfortable and roomy. Recently, I was hauling a 14-foot trailer, which was loaded with about a foot of snow. I had to take it down a dirt road, which was covered with about 18" of snow. Despite these obstacles, this car plowed through it like nothing. Any questions I had about this cars' ability to get down and dirty were forever vanquished that day. I would highly recommend this car to anyone considering an SUV, but would really have a wagon.

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

Magnus

Magnus, 02/12/2005
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I am a long time Volvo owner. Bjorn a 1973 164E, Leif a 1994 850 & Magnus a 2002 XC70, each one having its own virtues. I have owned this car for just three weeks now and I know I am a guy and I am supposed to like my car but I really like this XC70. I have driven my Father XC90 across country (US) and yes it is very nice, but I live in San Francisco, the closest I get to off-road is skiing in Tahoe. It is quite nimble. This engine is designed to compete on the German Autobahn. The 5 speed automatic transmission steers up the right amount of turbo boast to propel you from 60 to 90 mph faster than you can say C-H-P. With 39.8” of head room I fit. The rear mounted CD 10 pack is a must.

Report Abuse

2.25 out of 5 stars

Worst car ever

jerrellw1, 02/26/2013
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 38 people found this review helpful

Bought the car with about 120K miles. Have spent $1,000 to $3,500 in repairs EVERY YEAR since then. WORST. CAR. EVER. FORDS (yes, Volvo is a Ford) ARE HORRIBLE.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5