Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Light bulb of the month club - 1999 Volvo S70
  By JIM - July 10 - 2:46 am

  Blows lights all the time; constantly replacing. Master cylinder replaced at 61k!!! T5 eats tires (3 sets in 70k, z rated tires are very soft). Also on 3rd battery (1 covered by firestone warranty). Power seats do not always operate. However, sound system is very good. Uses 93 octane gasoline.

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  S70 Volvo - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Dave Doe - June 22 - 10:00 am

  I bought this vehical in 2000 with 18,000 miles on it. For all intents and purposes it was pre-certified and in great shape. I have maintained the vehical through Volvo and a more local lube, oil, filter shop. Currently has 85,000 miles on it. Very disappointed in that I have had to buy two sets of new rotars, a power steering pump, a new air conditioning compressor, and a new radiator. The driver side door hinge is also flawed. These items were also replaced on a 1996 850 Volvo Wagon that I owned. Not impressive.

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  Run away - 1999 Volvo S70
  By ftldguy78 - June 22 - 10:00 am

  This car is not reliable. do not go near this car without a long warranty. i just had 2500 worth of repairs in the last five month and they were not wear and tear items. they should not break at 55months/40K miles. thank god they were covered from a warranty i bought over the net. I call it "hunk of junk" or "Piece" as a nick name. I think my next car will be the Mazda6 I dont have time to keep taking it to the mechanic even if it is under warranty. other than that I love it.

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  Great Car - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Danny24 - March 29 - 10:00 am

  This is very safe and dependable car. Drives really well, will not trade it for nothing.

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  wonderful motorcar - 1999 Volvo S70
  By v settle - March 15 - 10:00 am

  This is the finest automobile I have ever owned. It has all the amenities, style, performance, and safety features that one can buy at an affordable price to own. I would recommend this fine engineered vehicle to anyone who desires the best in quality and safety that will last.

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  Great Car - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Jefster - February 8 - 2:00 am

  My wife and I bought this car because of the safety ratings that volvo was known for. It has been a great car so far. We have has the same types of problems that other owners have had with the electronic system with it being very sensitive. I had to take it to the dealership because the check engine light was on and the reason for the check engine light was because of the gas cap was not fully on. I also had to buy a new cup holder and rear view mirror because I did not grease it.

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  Dashboard problems - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Disappointed - November 7 - 2:50 pm

  The dashboard began making loud noises. Dealership informed me that dash has come loose from firewall and needs to be replaced because when screws came loose it broke the clips holding it on. New dash is $2k w/o labor. Volvo has this same issue in 1997 and 1998 models and will not do anything about it. Volvo told me that if it happened within the manufacturer warranty (4yrs) they would have covered it. Extended warranty does not cover it because it is a structural defect. I purchased a Volvo for safety and for the long term. They dont make them like they used to.

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  A special car - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Tim B. - September 8 - 4:50 am

  We bought this car while stationed in England and it has turned out to be one of our best purchases. We picked it up in Gothenburg Sweden in February 1999 and visiting Sweden in February is the only thing I would change (too much cold and snow). We have 185,000 miles now and the car still performs great. I taught 3 sons how to drive in it and it took it all in stride. Fit and finish are still first class-- my friends have wondered at the lack of squeaks and rattles with this many miles. The seats are still the best in the business and the paint and finish is still great. This is one of the best cars Ive ever owned and I plan on hanging on to it until it falls apart.

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  First impressions - 1999 Volvo S70
  By russ - June 23 - 2:20 pm

  Just bought the car last week. Very fun to drive. My only disappointment is the cup holders. They are too small and being located in the console lid make the console usless when they are full. That having been said, the car is a kick, very comfortable, sporty ride, luxurious interior.

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  Mechanical nightmare - 1999 Volvo S70
  By aekrmk - May 5 - 10:00 am

  Do not buy a Volvo! It is a racket on getting repair if warranty is up. No places do repair b/c of the cost for them to get software, therefore usually there is only 1 dealer in town that can do repairs and the take advantage of that. My S70 has so many electrical problems it is a joke and what is worse is the cost to fix. Really do your homework before you buy a volvo. I have owned many cars and it is by far the most unrealiable car I have ever had. good luck