Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Solid Reliability - 1998 Volvo S70
  By hash50 - December 17 - 3:13 am

  Done 213000 km since I bought it new in 98. Still looks great and runs great. Weak points were A/C condenser and ABS which needed replacement at 5 and 7 years. Original suspension lasted until 160000 km! Apart from general wear and tear this car is exceedingly reliable and not expensive to maintain. Excellent value for money compared the German cars of that time (although they are now including everything for a similar price). Very comfortable for long drives, easy to drive and great turning circle. Will keep it for as long as it runs. Very practical styling typical of old Volvos with no need for contortion to get in and out (like in my Benz C180). Feels heavy but fuel economy is not bad.

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  98 S70 GLT - Great Car - 1998 Volvo S70
  By volvos70 - December 15 - 10:00 am

  Best car Ive ever owned. Still have it and it still looks, smells and drives like new.

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  Odd, but comfortable - 2000 Volvo S70
  By techie - November 6 - 12:06 am

  We bought this car for the safety and the incredibly comfortable seats, but we wouldnt buy another one. It has odd quirks, like the junky cupholders in the front and the lack of any trunk light, that are annoying for a car at this price level. The dangerous trouble with the jerky electronic throttle (ETS) really scared us, especially when we got the bill for the repair. Fortunately, Volvo did the right thing and reimbursed us for the repair and, at least at first, warrantied it for life. However the class action suit for this problem seems to indicate a shorter warranty. Its now a recall, so get it fixed before it stops working altogether.

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  Big, safe, and good on gas - 1999 Volvo S70
  By volvo86 - November 2 - 2:36 pm

  I am very happy with my S70. I used to drive an Acura Integra and am very impressed with the fuel economy in my Volvo S70. The S70 is much larger than the Integra, feels much safer and gets the same fuel economy (both 30mpg). These cars cost over $30,000 new and are bargains now. Front and side air bags, Heats seats, head light wipers, cd and tape player, quality leather, dual zone climate, and other luxuries are what made me pick this over a used Honda Accord. Volvos also have legendary reliability and I am hoping this one will continue to be problem free. I have had problems with my Acura (aka Honda). I am having a much better experience with Volvo.

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  Horrible, totally unreliable, prone to failure - 1998 Volvo S70
  By jschwaber - October 9 - 3:22 am

  Steering failed, developed an oil & radiator leak past 100k. ABS/TRACS failed immediately. The door hinges on driver and passenger both failed. One pangs loudly at every catch, the other swings like a household door with no catch. The hydraulics in the trunk have failed completely. Speakers were wired poorly- all flicker on and off (not blown out). The stereo has you change CDs in the *trunk* (of all places) 0-60 time is longer than 11 seconds on the base model, but still gets terrible MPG (21 average for the automatic, even when babying it) Three star safety rating in the 90s, so its not even very safe e-brake broken Good interior storage space, nice leather, good seats

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  Sure and Steady - 2000 Volvo S70
  By Pugsleypie - October 4 - 9:23 am

  I have owned my S70 for 5 years. Its been very reliable, great gas mileage, and very comfortable seats. However, it has severe blind spots making it tough to change lanes. And forget the outside rearview mirrors - no help with the blind spots. The base engine has more than enough power and runs on mid- grade gas. Cloth seats are difficult to keep clean. This is a great car, but watch those blind spots.

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  A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT - 1999 Volvo S70
  By arabela - September 27 - 10:00 am

  I have had multiple different warrantee problems from power window switch failures to fuel uptake problems. I also do not like the make or design of their bumpers, as they are not as sturdy as previous years. They mar very easily and are difficult to repair.

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  Electrical nightmare - 1998 Volvo S70
  By enga - September 21 - 10:00 am

  I love the comfort of this car, and it feels really nice...very solid. However, this car has less than 70K on it and the alternator blew, ive had 3 shorts, the AC motor died, the windows have stopped working 2 times, etc etc. I love Volvos but this car is a lemon. Back to Japanese i go, and fast.

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  Nice, dependable car - 1998 Volvo S70
  By barbara - July 24 - 5:53 pm

  Love the car however time is not good to the interior. Leather seats in excellent shape, however the door panels have mis-shapen making it not conform to the doors. The buttons on the doors are sticky, gooey. Also I have replaced all the sensors. One being the ABS which didnt work when I got it(hadnt worked for years). Would not have replaced it if it hadnt been that the speedometer and odometer quit working as well. The check engine light comes on about every other week. Then mysteriously goes off for the remainder of the time. I will not take it to the dealer, too expensive. My husband is knowledgeable and does all my routine maintenance. He rewelded the driver door,it almost fell off.

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  volvo - 1999 Volvo S70
  By dj12445 - July 14 - 2:00 am

  my experiance with the volcvo has been some what dismal , it is not a very exiting or invigorating, Not to metion that it is not the most reliable ,we have had a few problems for example occasionaly we can not remove the keys from the ignition or the door may not shut properly . However over all the experiance was "ok" but not ovincing enough for us to get another.