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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  2003 V70 2.4 Turbo - 2003 Volvo V70
  By Not Bad - September 17 - 3:23 am

  Oh my. This is my third Volvo. For a 50 ton wagon it is tight. 207HP stock, in dash phone plus all the goodies. Top speed reported at 125 plus easy. Comfort 10+ Highway zip 10+ Love it.

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  Great Family Car - 2003 Volvo V70
  By bkd1195 - July 23 - 10:00 am

  This car is better than any mini van. This car is much safer. We love the built in booster seats. They are the perfect height, the seat belts dont cut into the kids necks as they did in a store bought booster. The car drives and handles great. My wife has an S60 and I feel the ride is even smoother in the V70.

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  Station Wagon Fever - 2003 Volvo V70
  By Nicole - April 15 - 9:13 am

  Great car! I wanted a car that would provide me comfort, safety, space, and so much more. This car does everything! When I go shop, I actually have a place to put my items. The leather seats are A+ I couldnt ask for a better made car. The craftsmanship is excellent for the price. We bought our V70 used, so we didnt lose a lot of money. We also paid like 11k in the end and had equity in the car. Just shop around!

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  Luxary at an affordable price - 2003 Volvo V70
  By Zaro R. - January 26 - 10:00 am

  We have been pretty happy with this car. It drives well, and great fuel economy for the size. We took this car up the mountain 5 time a year, on camping trips. Last couple of years we have been towing a 2500lb pop-up camper and I sometimes when the traffic is clear, drive at 80-mph with no problem. I wished I would have bought a XC70, but this is good enough for us. The only qualm we have is the volvo maintenance cost...it is very expensive!

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  T5 review - 2003 Volvo V70
  By matncal - January 7 - 2:00 am

  Ok, its been only two weeks since Ive had this car, but I really am enjoying it. Previous car was a 00 BMW 328, so my standards are high. The interior is nicely laid out with a feel of quality and quiteness to the cabin. Like one of my friends said " its like driving a pillow". Unfortunately, the cabin is so "airtight" that when you do open the moonroof it does make a vibrating noise. One compliant: When shifting the automatic transmission, its wishy washy...you have to be sure that its really in reverse rather than neutral.

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  Amazing, Sweet and Sexy - 2003 Volvo V70
  By Volvotopia - June 6 - 2:00 am

  I dont know what to say, this has got to be my most favorite volvo of all time.All those standard safety features, no wonder its the safest car in the world. The seats are so comfortable and there is plenty of cargo room for what ever your hauling.

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  The most reliable car Ive ever owned. - 2003 Volvo V70
  By ginia - May 14 - 7:43 am

  What an auto! Have regular maintenance performed, put in gas, and away you go. Replacing the sport type tires was expensive but other than that, there has not been one equipment failure or maintenance problem in almost 7 years. People who dont know Volvos think the wagon is new and are careful not to slam car doors into it. It gets 25 mpg in town and 31 on the highway - better than my 2009 S80.

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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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  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..)