Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Awesome reliability and performance - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Shannon - December 8 - 5:13 am

  My T-5 has 135000 miles and still blows away most cars of similar style. Have had some problems with bulbs comming loose but not burning out. AC compressor went out right after warantee but with research through All- Data I found a recall and Volvo picked up the tab. Gets 30 MPG on highway at 70 MPH. My WEAK Lancer only gets 32. The car needs a tune up and I still blew away a Lexus on the way home tonight. Incredible power for a 5 cylinder turbo. Have heard alot about leather and bubble problems with door panels????? I dont have these problems, Maybe its the legal 35 window tint keeping some of the damaging rays out. I buy after market brake pads and they produce less dust and rotor damage.

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  Better than expected - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Ad - November 21 - 11:33 am

  I have read many reviews of people complaining about Volvo reliability. I found my car to be trouble free. It is the base model without the turbo, so that could be part of the reason. The car feels very solid and is very fun to drive. My other car is an 80s Porsche and I enjoy this car just as much. It is comfortable after a long day at work, and I dont mind driving it in rain or snow. Aside from normal oil changes, I am replacing my original struts that have 134,000 miles on them. Everything else seems find and I plan to drive this car for a very long time. If I were to sell it, it would be for a T5 S70. The best fuel economy I received was 32mpg. This is excellent considering the safety.

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  Great year round car! - 2000 Volvo S70
  By jomaja - November 21 - 10:00 am

  I bought my 2000 S70 used. This is my 6th Volvo. I had 4 740/760 turbo models and they treated me great. I bought a 99 S80 T6 and traded it for this one. The 99 T6 was the worest car I have owned. Lots of problems and outrageous repair costs! The 2000 S70 All wheel drive turbo is a GREAT CAR. Mine now has 108000 miles and runs and looks like new! I will keep it for another 10 years and pass it on to one of my kids as I did with my 7 series. As with any thru winner Volvo ended production in 2000. So buy one when you still can!

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  My S70 is my woman - 2000 Volvo S70
  By Titus Henley - October 28 - 12:20 pm

  The S70 is very reliable, comforable and unique. With its new 2000 braking system I can get out of anything.and the slogan "For Life" is true. I and am Only 18 and prayed every night to have an S70 and I finally got it. So theres no reason why a smart car buyer would not consider buying a volvo

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  SKIP - 1999 Volvo S70
  By bradley smith - October 24 - 10:00 am

  EASY TO DRIVE WELL BUILT SEATS COMFORTABLE GOOD GAS MILAGE INTERIOR CLEANED EVERY TWO WEEKS ALWAYS GARAGED SERVICED EVERY 2500 MILES NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT

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  No repairs, no complaints! - 1998 Volvo S70
  By mrbean - August 18 - 10:00 am

  Bought used S70 in 1998 and still driving it. Plan to keep it until it falls apart, but doesnt look like that will happen anytime soon. Has 95,000 miles currently, and has never had one repair - yes, you read correctly - zero repairs. I take it to the dealer every 5,000 miles religiously for factory recommended maintenance. I wonder how many of the other drivers who are experiencing problems have the factory recommended maintenance performed. By the way, the same day I bought my second Volvo, I met a lady customer at the dealership who was also purchasing a new S70 the same day-she traded in a 10 year old Volvo with 265,000 miles on it. Interesting...

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  If you buy the T5 model, you are in for a SURPRISE - 2000 Volvo S70
  By logan_sully - July 21 - 9:41 pm

  Ill say this..when I started looking into buying a Volvo..I wasnt expecting a speedster. Then I found this gem- a 1999 Volvo S70 T5, mother of god..this thing goes. I mean IT GOES. I am completely blown away about how fast this car goes. No one expects it. Its also very luxurious (very nice leather seating, wonderful sound system, heated seats)

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  The best choice of my life - 2000 Volvo S70
  By Reuven Alayev - March 23 - 9:30 am

  i bought the Volvo S70 about back in 2002. The Volvo had a great cherry red exterior and a light tan colored interior. I was amazed that the car looked like new after driving 154,000 miles in six years. That made me worried, but I asked many mechanics and they all told me that Volvos dont give any problems, just refill the gas, change the oil every 2000 miles, and refill the water, and the car will be loyal to you. They were so right! My Volvo S70 now has over 174,000 miles and still drives and looks brand new, and it has not given me any mechanical problems ever since I bought it almost 2 years ago. This is a great car that keeps its value over time.

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  Well built, classy & fast - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Prevs2door - February 17 - 10:00 am

  Haven driven 2-door, manual, turbo for more than 11 years just before buying a 4-door sedan is a big change that I surprise myself and others that know me. But my Volvo never disappoint me - the quick pickup, power and comfortable seats that one cant get a sore back from a straight 10 hour drive, whatelse can you ask for more! OK, maybe the retain value, thats about it. If used the car long enough, this doesnt even matter.

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  Volvo S70 GLT - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Volvo Tech - February 15 - 4:36 am

  I am a Volvo Technician so I can not complain about my cost of repair. The car is a joy to drive. It is a very understated car. It will pull away from just about any average car at a light and it does not attract attention from police being a Volvo. It has plenty of storage room, very comfortable seats and ample room for 4 to 5 passengers. Common issues some suspension squeaks and rattles (spring seats, swaybar links and steering stops). Possible ac performance problems due to leaking evaporator cores. Over all the car has 140K + Miles on it and it drives very well. (I actually take the car to the local 1/4 mile track for fun)