Overview & Reviews

For 2006, the Volvo C70 returns to Volvo's lineup after a brief hiatus. It's been completely redesigned and is now available only as a four-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop.

• Convertible hardtop design, advanced safety features, comfortable seating.

• Not much available trunk space when top is lowered.

User Reviews:

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  Never again - 2006 Volvo C70
  By chris292 - February 15 - 7:55 am

  I have had this car for 5 years and it has 104k miles. First off, tires. This thing eats them. The best weve done is 20k miles, the worst was 10k. Ive put 6 sets on it, and we have them rotated and realigned every 4k miles. Brakes. These have been replaced 4 times so far. Other replacements include the nav (twice), alternator, motor mounts, suspension (entire thing) and several "fixes" to the top. The car is driven on regular public roads and we go slow over speed bumps. The seats have twice now decided to move backwards on their own while I was getting stuff out of the back seat. On both occasions I was stuck and had to have help to get out.

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  Unfortunate problem - 2006 Volvo C70
  By elaine morehouse - November 9 - 3:53 pm

  A week after receiving my car, a cable that pulls the headliner taunt while raising and lowering the top, sheared off. The dealership is having difficulty getting the part for replacement and Im still waiting after 11 days. Has anyone else had a similar problem?

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  Volvo C70 - 2006 Volvo C70
  By Elaine - May 15 - 11:33 pm

  I have 2000 miles on my car and I have already had the cable in the convertible top replaced, the A/C compressor replaced and I am waiting for a new fuel pump to arrive. The headliner, which was damaged when the cable broke will be replaced in the Fall. Needless to say, I am not thrilled.

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  Dont buy this Car! - 2006 Volvo C70
  By Chris - October 24 - 2:26 pm

  I bought this car in late July and have had nothing but problems. It has been in the shop for 30 days for to get the roof to stop leaking, and to fix look at the electronic roof system since on it stops for no reason during closing. It only closes half way and then stops. After thirty days, the issues are still not fixed. In addition, we have had issues with the stereo system and the passenger airbag... AGAIN, DONT BUY THIS CAR. We are looking to pursue the lemon law options to return this car!

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  Great Car - 2006 Volvo C70
  By Carl Degas - October 7 - 3:40 am

  This is a marvel in automotive design. The coupe (metal top up) is just as attreactive as the convertible (metal top down). The interior is simple and nicely done. We have a Saab 9-3 convertible in the family. It is a nice car but will not hold its own against this Volvo. Quite a car!

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  Great car, but noisy? - 2006 Volvo C70
  By David Murphy - May 27 - 8:30 pm

  Love the C70-design,ride comfort, power. Agree that displays could be better. Mine however seems to be a noisy car. Maybe because I have not had a convertible in a long time. Heavy sounding rattles have been hard to isolate. Dealer replaced bearings on the struts. Recently seems to be noisy at the roof connections. Would not give it up but am a little disappointed at the noise.

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  Cindys - 2006 Volvo C70
  By Cindy - November 4 - 6:30 pm

  Fun to drive with top up or down. Comfortable seating. Car has great lines and is a head turner. The hard top convertible makes it a year round fun car to drive. Roomy interior with controls within easy reach. Trunk space is good even with the top down there is still some room in the trunk. Acceleration is good and the car cruises great on the Highway. Fun & Comfortable ride. Volvo C70 Hard top convertible 2 great cars in one.

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  Suspension and tire woes - 2006 Volvo C70
  By "Tired" Out - February 17 - 11:53 pm

  Wonderful to look at, and fun to drive, but a disaster on tire wear. Dealer states that suspension is designed for high speed driving, so tire wear will be an issue. Originals wore out at 14000, and this set will be about the same. Dealer suggests going with H rated tires for better wear, but they arent authorized to put them on. Im thinking a trade is in the near future. Hate to do it, because I love the car, but $1000 + for tires every 14000 miles is no good. Local tire dealer says the suspension system (camber) is not adjustable, so Im stuck. Beware and watch for tire cupping.

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  Slacks to shorts with a push of a button - 2006 Volvo C70
  By Jerry - December 22 - 12:23 am

  The summer days in Northern California are perfect for top-down driving in the mornings and evenings. The coupe incarnation of the C70 is quiet and comfortable and you do forget that the car is also a convertible. This car is indeed roomy enough for four adults and by packing light we were able to accommodate overnight luggage for four in the reduced trunk space of the convertable mode. The three-piece retractable roof is definitely an eye- popping piece of engineering. The C70 is fun to drive and fun for passengers. Two favorite moments were driving top-down over the Golden Gate Bridge with friends, and taking a quiet evening drive along the Silverado Trail of the Napa Valley.

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  C70 A lot of fun - 2006 Volvo C70
  By Steve Buschel - September 24 - 2:03 pm

  The car is wonderful. Handles great; Styling is excellent. Interior is very well appointed. Manual transmission is smooth to shift. A real fun car to drive. the retractacle roof opens and closes with ease. With the top up you would never know the car is a convertible. The road noise is almost non existent.