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Used 2009 Volvo XC70 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

A fine car

Evelyn Temple-Giebel, 09/01/2017
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have had the car for nine years . Admittedly the mileage is low, but it is like a new 🚗 car. I had some trouble s few years back with the motherboard, which was replaced. Unfortunately, even though the car had very low mileage I had owned it for more than 5 years so it was out of warranty . Love ❤️ my Volvo XC 70!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Volvo

J H M, 04/30/2018
2009 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Great Volvo! As have been all my Volvos.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Overall, Not Bad

revolver, 08/21/2008
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

We've had Volvo sedans before, put this is our first wagon. It's a tank. I can't imagine a sturdier, more substantial vehicle. It's outstanding in rain and you're 100% confident in matters of traction and handling all the time. Amazingly comfortable overall. My issues? A perpetual rattle in the cargo area. Had it serviced, but the fix lasted only one day. Going back in again soon. Mileage? I had to shut off the display so I wouldn't cry- -long stretches on local roads at 6MPG. I probably average 16MPG overall. Would I recommend it? Yes, but think hard if you're mostly puttering around town because of the mileage.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Overall Excellent

BrettW, 11/04/2009
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Overall, this vehicle has been excellent. I purchased it with 10,000 miles on it and have added another 12,000 in the past 9 months. The car handles snow like a champ- in fact much better than the touted Subaru all wheel drive system (I traded in a 2007 Legacy for this car). It is slightly underpowered off the line, but at 55 miles per hour and above this car has plenty of torque to pass on tough Colorado mountain passes. The interior design and quality is excellent, and the seats are everything you expect from a Volvo. They wholeheartedly live up to their expectation. Only issues have been a few rattles and squeaks and a defective speaker that the dealer solved.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

**No Issues Here**

**no issues here**, 03/07/2010
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have been driving this car for about 3 months and so far it has been a great vehicle. I recently got back into by old car (00 Outback LTD) which my wife now drives and really noticed the comfort and smooth ride of the Volvo!! I live in CO and drive to the mountains nearly weekly. It does great getting up the passes. While not excessive the power is adequate to get around people around you. Fuel eco is really not bad if you do a decent amount of highway miles. If you stick to city only it sure does drop quite a bit. I am getting between 20-21 combined. Some issues with a the air blower (makes a clicking noise) but have not yet tried to take it in for a fix. Overall a great car!!

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