Used 2009 Volvo XC70 Consumer Reviews
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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.
Good enough to buy again
Schubtone, 10/15/2009
2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
We've had this car for just shy of two years and have always liked it much more than the auto mag reviewers. It fits our family's needs perfectly. It's my wife's daily driver and she appreciates the tank like solidity and the overall sense of quality it exudes. The front seats may be the most comfortable of any car out there, especially for long trips. We make many trips to the ski slopes a year and the AWD makes this Volvo unstoppable. The boxy interior configuration is very efficient, great for hauling all sorts of stuff. A great does it all vehicle. Not particularly sporty or fuel efficient but very luxurious. Thats why were getting another now that our lease is coming to an end.
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.
Stay away
luis, 02/26/2009
2009 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for 14 months and I can't wait for my lease to be up. Wait a couple years before Volvo puts everything together in this car. Every week there is one thing, electronic issues, alert messages, ratles, transmission jumps from one gear to another for no reason and in the mountains the car goes nuts. The dealer says it is normal in this model and Volvo is still trying to improve it. Resale value is horrible, reliability is even worse, check for yourself Consumer reports and see the ratings from the editors at Edmunds. Do not make the same mistake and wait until they do something about it, it is hard to believe that from the past model Volvo has done such a bad job.
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.
Wagon man
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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