Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  My volvo T5 - 1998 Volvo S70
  By TJC - May 10 - 2:00 am

  When i bought this car I was very excited. I bought this because i liked the styling and the safety rating. i bought this in 98 it has about 107kms on it now and its been back to the volvo dealer so many times for door locks, window motors/conrols, and small things like that.

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  THIS IS JUST HONEST - 1999 Volvo S70
  By TOO BAD - April 30 - 8:50 am

  I so wanted a volvo. Less than a year after purchasing my car my check engine light went on - it has basically been on ever since. Try passing AIMS test with that. I have paid several times to have the car hooked up to a "Volvo" computer to get the problem codes. Ater a while, I just taped a picture of my dog over the numerous lights that go off and on for no apparent reason. It is comfortable inside and looks great on the outside. Hate the cup holders (what genius designed that) Anyway, hate the thought of buying another car but may have to - will it be a volvo, for sure - NOT. Give me the basic designs of the 60s and 70s when you used to be able to change your own oil!

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  Pretty Good - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Knac - April 10 - 4:46 pm

  Im a teen driver and this car has been a joy to drive. I have really no problems other than the back lightbulbs not working but it doesnt bother me at all. The S button is really a thrill, my car seems faster than some of the newer cars today.

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  Love my GLT SE - 2000 Volvo S70
  By Joe_Volvo - April 9 - 10:00 am

  I have not had any major problems with this car. Have only been to Volvo dealership twice, once for a headlight problem and the other was the power antenna started acting flaky. Private mech. does all the maint. No problems. I wish they still made the S70s the 60s are to small. Cant wait to see the XC90.

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  Strange Design Oversights - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Bill Sands - April 2 - 11:06 am

  Love this car. Looks like a family sedan to the outside world but step hard on the gas pedal and you are in for the ride of you life. Did not know Volvos were so fast. I am surprised to find that with all the quality built in the car is missing some basic items. There is no light in the trunk. Also there is only one speed on the interval wipers, very annoying. And the cup holders are an afterthought and very flimsy. Otherwise I am very pleased with this car and do not know of any other car I would consider buying. This is my first foreign car purchase and I am very pleased with the Volvo S-70 GLT.

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  Great car at 170k - 1998 Volvo S70
  By mulchie - March 31 - 2:14 pm

  Bought this car used, mint w/ 40k in 2005. Now, at 170k I am having my very first problems but they are minor. Replacement headlamp (deer) went rusty. Replacement radio antenna (car wash got the 1st) busted. All mechanics have been mint. Only time shes left me stranded was when a simple $40 item broke in the accelerator cable. Limped into a gas station and she was back on the road in an hour. Also the clutch got rough (5-speed manual). Replaced & now drives like a dream. Body remains mint despite New England winters. No rust anywhere. Drive is smooth. 30mph highway. 25 combined. Sticky buttons -yes- as others have said. I smeared brown paper napkins on them and that dried it out.

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  OK Car - 1999 Volvo S70
  By bw626 - March 15 - 3:43 pm

  I bought this car used as a gas mileage car. It was almost ten years old with just over 100,000 miles when I bought it. Since then, the antenna broke, the door hinge broke, the power locks only work on the right rear door. The build quality is ok, but the materials are cheap. The dash is really squeaky and there are a lot of rattles. I like the safety ratings, fuel economy but everything else is just okay. Out of five stars, I give this car a 2.5. Would I buy another Volvo? Maybe a new one.

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  Volvo S70 Review - 1998 Volvo S70
  By User1973 - March 4 - 10:00 am

  Excellent car, the car had provided more than I would expect..Highly recommended for fun, sports and family...

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  Disappointed with quality & reliability - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Bst - February 5 - 10:36 pm

  I can only echo the experience "Too many problems" described. The car served us well for the first 50k miles or so before serious reliability and fit/finish problems arose. The cars ride is solid but choppy over rough pavement. The placement of the center console makes the driving position cramped and uncomfortable for taller drivers. I appreciate the fact that it is a safe car but these days there are a multitude of cars on the market that are just as safe, yet less expensive and more reliable and comfortable. Hello Honda, goodbye Volvo.

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  Excellent Used Car, Safe, Fast, Reliable - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Chris - January 29 - 1:06 pm

  I purchased this vehicle with 86k 11- 06. It is currently 4-08 and 108k. The ABS Module was replaced for $110 at the used car dealer, as was the thermostat shortly after purchasing. Factory rotors lasted 95k. AC Condensor was replaced in 2004. Hit a dear going 60, bent the hood and broke the glass headlight lenses, nothing more, definitely a solid car. Handles extremely well, 0-60 in 6 seconds is a blast. Not a car for your teenager, get the non-turbo or GLT for them. Zero rust!