Used 2004 Volvo XC70 Wagon Consumer Reviews
Used XC70 for sale
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.
expensive to maintain
James Fleming, 10/28/2015
2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
I spent an average of $200 per month over 11 years to maintain this car. Volvo service and part were way to expensive. Every time I took the car to Stamford CT Volvo for regular service, they always came up with additional expensive repairs. I bought an extended warranty for $2000 but it did not pay since it id not cover the things that went wrong enough to pay off ( computer stuff for example).
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Over rated!! But better than expected
tobybul, 01/12/2018
updated 07/18/2022
2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Not sure why this car and brand is highly rated. I work on my cars and I find it over-engineered, complicated and behind in technology. The first thing I noticed are the door lock actuators are motor driven instead of solenoids!! As a result they don't last long and are a PIA to replace. The dealer wants at least $500 to replace them. Second, Their PCV system is so complicated and difficult to maintain it falls under the stupid category IMO. Also, what’s with the analog telephone??? And there are too many systems being monitored that the message center becomes quite annoying. If anything needs to be modified thru the VIDA system dealer wants $$$ for it. Update after 4 years: overall, a good vehicle. Fairly reliable. Replaced rear wheel bearing hubs due to noise. Rear cargo area retractable cover stopped working. Update: July 2022. Still have the XC. Replaced all 4 shock absorbers (struts in front). Fronts are easy when using preassembled struts. Rears are not to bad but a bit more challenging. Need a spring compressor (or a machine shop that compresses springs). Got all the suspension parts from IPD. Spring compressor from Amazon. Car sits a bit higher now. Old springs must have sagged. Overall, still a good vehicle. Except maybe for the gas mileage especially with the price of gas now. Combined is about 19-20mpg.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2004 Volvo XC70 for sale near you
Showing 3 of 16 listings
- Base WagonMSRP: $4,880287 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: $3,950531 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: $7,480843 mi away
See all 16 listings
AWD Letdown
2004 XC Owner, 02/04/2009
2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Been a great car for commuting; awesomely comfortable. AWD power to rear wheels failed and no warning to alert driver. Discovered when son observed rear wheels not spining on icy driveway. Discovered after warranty expired; $2600 repair cost & 3+ wks @ dealer waiting for parts. All the while we've had 3 snowstorms in that time, which is one of the reasons I bought AWD. Not a happy camper. We've been Volvo family for long time (3 V-series in household now); not sure I'll buy another. BTW, Volvo isn't only mfr w/AWD problems - do internet search on "AWD problems"
Bought 2 will buy more
Volvo almost lost me, 11/22/2008
2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had to dump my 2000 XC because of continuing problems. I almost didn't buy another but my wife wanted to try a new model. I bought a 2004 with 18000 miles. I have to admit. huge change. Good engine power, seats, and lots of room. I have had zero problems with the 2004 and Volvo has kept me around for a few more years. Great in the snow and rain. I actually had to save a friend that got stuck in his Tahoe. Mine just rolled right thru 5 inches of snow, no problem. Hint: you need good tires. XC70 will eat tires if you don't rotate them every 5000 miles.
Beware of the Bills
NeverAgain , 03/01/2009
2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
The Xc-70 has been a very expensive car to repair with many part failures conveniently occurring right after warranty expiration. Dealer promised to cover but then reneged. Will never deal with Volvo again. Brakes on car are poor full replacement every 30K miles. Would expect more from the safest car in the world. Many other cars that are quieter, better mileage and overall more reliable than this. Deeply disgusted