Used 2009 Volvo XC70 Consumer Reviews
Used XC70 for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 XC70, so we've included reviews for other years of the XC70 since its last redesign.
More than happy
Paul U., 12/09/2008
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Just upgraded my 08 XC70 with a new 08 XC70. Added more options, like Dyna audio, BLIS, Adaptive cruise and 17" wheels. Chose Black/Black instead of Oyster/Tan. It feels like I am in a completely different car. Where the other one was nice, this feels more like a luxury automobile. I am so much happier with this car. My first was an early production and this one seems to be tighter, put together better and has a much higher quality feeling to it. I put over 12K on my last one in over 4 months and never warmed up to it. I can see keeping this one for much longer
Surprisingly Good
John Callister, 01/22/2008
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
It is even better than I expected. The interior is all of a piece, with those wonderful Volvo seats. The controls are similar to the last 2002 XC70 we had, rewarding the repeat customer. There is no flimsy dash mounted cupholder like the old XC70! The car seats 4 in absolute comfort. We had a way-back third seat in the old XC70, but not on this one, we almost never used it.
Very Pleased
paw, 04/16/2008
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought the XC70 after extentsive research. Having other Volvo's I appreciate the new design: smaller exterior size but larger interior space. Rear leg room is fine as long as the 6-plus footers can compromise a little. Mileage has improved to 23 hywy at 73mph. Performance is great in the high rpm range: paddle shifting works great when passing. We drive to ski county each weekend and frequently encounter snow and slop which the XC handles effortlessly, but I see it could be easy to become overconfident. There is some jerky-ness when initially stepping on the accellerator. For what this car is intended to do, it does very, very well.
Mixed Bag... Love the car but...
Antrow, 01/17/2008
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
The 08 XC70 is very comfortable and has some nice features such as the keyless entry and go, Blind Spot Warning System and power tailgate. It is a nice looking wagon although I am not a fan of the black plastic cladding on the sides. The interior is very comfortable and clean looking. My car started off with rattles and a clunking and popping sound coming from the front end. Most of the rattles were toned down by the service department. The front end issues has caused the car to be in the shop four times and it is currently there today. It is our first winter storm and I had to drive out Prius to work :-(. Volvo has been no help with the front end issue. I have 1900 miles on the car.
Upgrade
tevis, 04/08/2009
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've only had this car for a few weeks but I love it. Selected it, narrowly, over a Subaru Outback Limited because of the extra rear seat room and trunk space. This car has a beautiful fit and finish, both inside and out. The controls are well laid out and ergonomic. It lacks good acceleration but the engine has real power on the highway. It's no sports car, but drives nicely, is quiet, and luxurious. After suffering through five years with an Audi Allroad that was a mechanical nightmare (just say no!) I am expecting a much better experience with this car. So far, so good.