Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Volvo C70 sees a slight horsepower increase, up from 218 to 227. The car's interior also gets a few upgrades, with new wood accents, a leather steering wheel and gearshift knob, and redesigned air vents.

• Versatile and user-friendly convertible hardtop design, good visibility for a convertible, sophisticated safety features, accommodating interior with an ergonomic layout.

• Middling acceleration and braking performance, unimpressive steering feedback.

User Reviews:

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  First Volvo. Will be last Volvo. - 2008 Volvo C70
  By clt - December 20 - 12:06 pm

  Seems to be one repair after the other. First was a top malfunction. Then speaker, trunk and suspension rattles which were not repaired first time and still have speaker noise. Now, problem with low beam lights so cannot drive at night. Feel like we got a lemon. At Volvo more than in home garage. Traded 1995 vehicle with no problems, for a Volvo with too many repairs needed, especially for the price paid. At this point I am afraid to travel to far from home in it. Have already started looking for another make to replace the c70 after this repair is completed. Sad thing is that I love the look and convertible, but, its just not up to the "old" Volvo reputation.

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  Troubled C70 - 2008 Volvo C70
  By Randy - December 24 - 10:40 am

  I chose the C70 over an Audi due to the hardtop. I have had it in the shop seven times and 90 days since May 08 for roof issues. Fortunately none of them have been major, but a major inconvenience on my time. My biggest problem has been getting anyone from Volvo corporate to give me a call to discuss some kind of resolution.

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  Never Again - 2008 Volvo C70
  By bruceko1 - December 11 - 9:37 am

  I purchased this car used with about 22k miles on it. It now has 36k miles. Its been in the shop twice to fix a front wheel/hub issue that impacted braking function and a third time to replace A/C compressor. A/C still doesnt work correctly and now check engine light is on. Ive owned 50 plus vehicles before this one. Ive never had a vehicle that required so much time in the shop. So 4 times in the shop in 14,000 miles. Cant wait for the next 14. Ill be dumping this pc of junk before the warranty expires.

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  Not allowed to use a carwash - 2008 Volvo C70
  By cricket3 - October 1 - 3:33 am

  The C70 is a beautiful car. The only problem that I have had is that I cant take my car through a car wash. It leaks inside my car. Now, this would not shock me too much if I had a cloth top. I have the hard top. I took it to the dealer 2 times and also reported it to corporate. After they tested my car, they agreed it did leak while in the car wash. There recommendation was that I can either hand wash my car or drive it to their dealership and take it through their light carwash. Would not mind if I didnt have to drive 25 minutes to get there and being that my car is leased, this would be extra miles which I prefer not to put on my car. Volvo does not stand by product. Sad!!

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  Never Again - 2008 Volvo C70
  By Brian - June 5 - 10:00 am

  I was never more excited to get behind of the wheel of this car. Its sexy in black with a white interior. Although the inside isnt much to write home about, the outside catches eyes. Thats about it. In 3 years, its been in the shop countless times...broken AC, heat, another issue with the engine. The top has malfunctioned 3 times in the last 2 months...twice in the last week alone. Not what Id expect for the cost. Contacted corporate and they were nice to send out some rebate coupons if I wanted to buy more stuff from Volvo. yeah right. Its looking the brakes need to be replaced too after only 28K miles. Id rather have a KIA