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Used 2009 Volvo XC70 Consumer Reviews

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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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3.88 out of 5 stars

Love the car but....

antrow, 01/18/2008
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The car only has 1950 miles on it and it was in the shop four times for a clunking/popping sound coming from the front end on turns and some rattles. I think they may have finally fixed it by replacing the front subframe rear bushings and both control arms. I love the luxurious ride and interior but the gas mileage is only averaging 18 at best and that is with 50-75% highway. The car has some nice features such as the Blind Spot Warning System, Personal Car Communicator and remote tailgate.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great, practical car

Laura Spears, 09/18/2016
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

New Family Addition

rwhome, 12/29/2007
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Ever since giving up on the Chrysler because of its poor performance and gas guzzling tendencies, this vehicle provides the ideal alternative. Better cachet and a much more maneuverable package, the Volvo matches or exceeds all the Pacifica benefits, then goes further with laser enhanced cruise control, satellite stereo, built-in child seats, and a really effective bluetooth system. still, I wish it were more economical.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

A brand new XC 70

Phil Labelle, 12/20/2007
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I got the car last week. Since then, it has snowed almost everyday. The car handles well in the snow and is very well balanced. So far so good! I will update this review later.

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