Used 2013 Volvo XC70 Wagon Consumer Reviews

140,000 miles & going strong

The 2013 XC70 T6 is the best car I’ve ever owned. Picked it up in Sweden as part of Volvo’s factory delivery program and got to drive it around Scandinavia for a couple of weeks before it was shipped to the States - absolutely recommend the experience. The turbo-powered T6 jumps off the line and is just as fun to drive as the BMW 3-series I had before it. Sure, it’s not as tight in the corners, but this is a beefy wagon, not a sports car. And speaking of wagon: This beast has an amazing cargo capacity. It’s like it was designed for big trips to IKEA. You can always fit more stuff in back. Seriously. It’s a very comfortable car, especially up front. We opted for the built-in pop-up booster seats in back, and I’m subtracting a comfort star for those; after a couple years they get a bit compressed and feel a bit weird when you sit in back. After 11 years the car still looks great, despite the wear and tear of family life. It’s had only a few maintenance issues; both rear springs broke and had to be replaced a couple years ago, which is an issue with this model, made worse by winters on the salted roads of New England. And I’ve had to replace a fuel rail pressure sensor and lift gate strut - both afternoon DIY jobs if you like working on cars. But otherwise it’s an absolutely reliable car. I’m a little sad Volvo has evolved its newer wagons in a more luxury-oriented direction. This period of the XC70 was the perfect balance of power, capacity and style, the right car when you want all those things but don’t need a full SUV.