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Used 2008 Volvo XC70 Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Volvo

Rawfish, 04/23/2010
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Bought mine new and have had absolutely no issues at all. As for power, it's a bit weak and my 2001 XC70 with the turbo was much faster, but all in all it's enough. Super safe...that is the main reason I got it. No ONE beats Volvo on that so I'll trade speed (I also had a S60R) for safety.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

My Last Volvo - Disapointing

jeffmay27, 11/01/2011
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful

I have owned three Volvo's in the last 10 years, always leased them for 4 years and got another one. This was my second XC70. This 2008 XC70 has been horrible, the day I got it one of the radiators sprung a leak and I Was forced to get it serviced on a Satruday. the sales rep did nto include an owners manual or the Volvo hotline. Since then the floating panel had to be replaced, the windows do nto go up and down properly. I took the car in at 82,000Km to get last warranty work done (I was late by 2K) and was told the rules - has to be under 80,000KM. I guess a 10 year history with a Company does not warrant any reverse loyalty. MY last Volvo - I will be glad when my lease is up Jul12.

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4 out of 5 stars

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Wagon man, 12/05/2017
updated 12/07/2020
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This unit replaced a 2005 XC70, which I managed to total. The differences between the older models and the 08 are big. Comfort, ride, interior are all superior. What's not: fuel economy and sprite of the older model. Blame the weight and the engine. I'm sure the T6 models are much more spry. The trade off is the superior ride and feel of the car. Negatives: gas mileage, slower handling. This thing is a tank. One thing I miss from the older model are the heated front seats. If you have the option, get them. Since posting this, I replaced the rear brakes at 85,000 miles and the front brakes at 94,000. No other major issues other than a cracked engine mount and a faulty fuel sensor (the latter a $800 fix at the dealership). My next Volvo will either be the 2016 xc70 or the V90 wagon.

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Update to an earlier review

an update, 08/27/2010
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I loved the car. At first. Then it broke. A lot. Eventually even Volvo gave up and gave me my money back after 15 months. I really did like driving the car when I could. But it was a lemon.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Big Disapointment

DaveJ, 11/16/2009
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful

Acquired on 2 yr 12K Volvo lease with promise that I could extend for 6 months. Now that I am at lease end Volvo and the dealer will not honor the original promise. I was offered a $29K buyout do not overpay. I am through with Volvo. I had a 2000 V70XC-SE. After 90K miles major systems failed and cost to keep it on the road were VERY high. Same experience with a prior 240 DL. You cannot afford to keep them going once they need major service. The 2008 has disappointing performance and mileage. It is underpowered. The BLIS sensors and ultrasonic sensors don't work in the rain or snow. Any load in the rear causes the springs to bottom out. Check Xenon headlight replacement cost.

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