Used 2011 Volvo XC70 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 XC70, so we've included reviews for other years of the XC70 since its last redesign.
My 5th Volvo Wagon, My Last.
Endicott, 04/07/2010
2010 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful
I've been a follower of Edmunds for many years, read many reviews, have had several higher end cars. Volvo has changed and I'd love to talk to their CEO and tell him about the fall from grace. The new 6cyl. engine sounds like a vacuum cleaner and is too loud at cruising. Great seating. The transmission jumps when you are at idle. Several trips to the dealer for software upgrades; the Volvo tech also had it jump forward without applying the gas. My wife has an 08, five cyl. and is much quieter. Gas mileage is terrible- only 21 avg. on highway. This is not the Volvo of the past.
Leaping Transmission
Driven, 07/26/2010
2010 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my second Volvo, with a BMW, Yukon, Jaguar, in between. My wife has had three and is happy, but not me. My XC70 has a transmission that makes a slight jolt forward at low speeds coming off a stop. It just jumps without my pressing the gas pedal and the dealer has tried software updates and other things but hasn't fixed it after several tries. I'm not happy with this and wonder if the all wheel drive is the cause. Anyone else have this issue, because I'm told there are no tech bulletins on this problem.
The Real Swagger Wagon
jrod1790, 10/05/2010
2011 Volvo XC70 T6 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I can't say enough good things about this car. Its fun to drive and has the most comfortable seats I've ever been in. I wasn't in love with the idea of getting a wagon/crossover but with an expanding family it was necessary. However, once I drove the car with the T6 engine all my apprehension went away. It really makes the car fun to drive as there is power on demand at all rev ranges! I test drove the 3.2 twice and the difference in performance was significant. Also like all Volvos, the XC70 is loaded with safety, convenience, and technology. I've driven about 1000 miles so far, close to 50/50 local and highway, and I'm averaging a touch over 22 MPG on 91 Octane.
Mountain Performance Vehicle
J jennings, 11/14/2015
2011 Volvo XC70 T6 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
High Performance Turbo enhances MPG and Smiles Per Mile. Volvo's 2011 T6 engine makes it fun, fast and efficient.
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Electric network broke after 3 days
MM, 07/31/2010
2010 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Four days ago, I bought a new xc70. Was very happy and impressed by the look of the car & interior comfort. Yesterday, a brake failure signal start blinking & asked me to stop. I stopped & put the car in park & turned it off. Anyway, a big mess. The dealer service could not fix it the next day & gave me a loaner & stating it will take a week or more to find the problem. It is hard to digest this. Anyway, I hope they fix the car soon, although I do not know how I can be sure that the problem is fixed.