Overview & Reviews

A new high-performance model, the V70R, making 300 horsepower, will be available later in the year. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and an audio unit with a CD and cassette player grace the interior of the 2.4 and 2.4T. The latter also gets real wood trim. For the all-wheel-drive version, the 2.4 turbocharged engine receives a small bump in displacement and horsepower. Rain-sensing wipers and OnCall Plus (the telematics system) are available, and two new colors, Titanium Grey and Ruby Red, brighten the exterior.

• Superb comfort, plenty of safety equipment, solid construction, available all-wheel drive.

• Gets expensive when you start adding options, tight rear legroom.

User Reviews:

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  great wagon - 2003 Volvo V70
  By Jaltmann - January 13 - 10:00 am

  Wife loves it. She bought it and actually enjoys driving to work every day.

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  Darn near perfect - 2003 Volvo V70
  By MotoMan - December 22 - 12:06 pm

  This is almost the perfect vehicle. One or two small quality issues, but hard to top 30 mpg and luxury to boot. Handles well, leather heated seats are great, volumes of hauling capacity and very slick looking ride.

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  Fun while it lasted - 2003 Volvo V70
  By Dave from DTown - November 9 - 12:53 pm

  I have absolutely loved driving this car. Very comfortable and so solid on the road. However at 101,000 miles the transmission must be completely replaced at a cost almost equal to the entire trade in value. At 7 years old, with this mileage, I no longer have a warranty, and will probably donate the car to charity. I love the car but think that maintenance costs have been excessive over the four years I have owned it. I probably wont buy another Volvo, but if I do I will get rid of it before the warranty runs out.

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  Best vehicle so far (since 66) - 2003 Volvo V70
  By Chris C. - November 3 - 3:06 am

  The traction control and STC make this 4000 pd wagon more fun to drive than my previous 01 VW Golf . It feels so solid on the road .. I actually enjoy driving it very sedately and smoothly. Its computer gives me all the info I need..mpg,etc. And the trunk is HUGE! with 3rd row and BUILT IN BOOSTERS in 2nd row too..in LEATHER! Beats any minivan out there on LOOKS and MILEAGE.THE KING (or Queen..)

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  AWDs At Its Best - 2003 Volvo V70
  By jcontardo - October 13 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle is SOLID. It feels substantial to drive and exudes safety. The doors have the definative THUD when closing and we feel secure even in the heaviest weather. Our 97 850T5 may have had more HP but this wagon has enough turbo to shock most soccer moms at the red lights. We got a great deal from Portland (ME) Volvo and havent had one problem with it after 4500 miles. Great Vehicle!

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  Outstanding Wagon - 2003 Volvo V70
  By rdr - June 11 - 2:00 am

  This is my third Volvo V70. The wagon is very comfortable, especially on long trips. Volvo has added many features to the car including the rain sensor which works very well. The car is child friendly and can take three child seats accross the middle seat with ease. My car is equipped with the reverse radar assist and it works very well. Recommend this option if you either park in close quarters or have little children. If you take this option, you should also install the module which will mute the radio.

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  Great Ride - 2003 Volvo V70
  By IR - March 12 - 10:00 am

  Have had it only a few weeks, however, the quality, ride, comfort, and styling are super! Best looking station wagon on the market today. The seats are very comfortable. When driving you are unaware that this is a station wagon. Almost got a Passat station wagon (I have a Passat sedan that I am very happy with), however worked a deal with the Volvo that put me only $2,000 over the Passat wagon, plusthe Volvo had many more features. Feels much more solid than the Passat.

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  V70 instead of SUV - 2003 Volvo V70
  By volvohip - January 29 - 10:00 am

  I am a first time Volvo owner- previously I have had Acuras and been very satisfied. I was in the market for an SUV..but after looking at the V70 decided it really had everything I was looking for-versatility, styling, safety, and cargo space! Mine has the integrated booster seats-great idea. This car has the most comfortable seats Ive ever known in a car-plus heated!! I cant wait to take it on vacation and camping!

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  Great road trip car - 2003 Volvo V70
  By NJ V70 Owner - June 18 - 10:00 am

  Generally very happy with car. Superb seats, great ride and handling, very comfortable on trips. Both my wife and I have safely completed evasive maneuvers that would have been trouble in other vehicles. Better equipped and more comfortable than other cars in price range. Child booster seats are a great feature. Great gas mileage - approaching 30 mpg on trips. Comes at the expense of acceleration though, which is just adequate. Only major gripes are and engine courseness and reflection off light taupe dashboard. Resorted to polarized sunglasses. It doesnt bother my wife, however. Upside is that the light leather interior looks great.

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  Fantastic Car - 2003 Volvo V70
  By James Epstein - June 9 - 2:00 am

  With 110,000 miles on the odometer, the car feels solid and remains extremely reliable. It has handled many Maine winters well. Seats are very comfortable, and the standard sound system is superb. Paint still shines! Love this carn and highly recommend.