Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  I love this car! - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Wizkid - December 19 - 10:00 am

  It has the euro-feel that makes driving fun. It is so responsive. Downside: Too small for a family of 4.

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  Better than expected - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Ad - November 21 - 11:33 am

  I have read many reviews of people complaining about Volvo reliability. I found my car to be trouble free. It is the base model without the turbo, so that could be part of the reason. The car feels very solid and is very fun to drive. My other car is an 80s Porsche and I enjoy this car just as much. It is comfortable after a long day at work, and I dont mind driving it in rain or snow. Aside from normal oil changes, I am replacing my original struts that have 134,000 miles on them. Everything else seems find and I plan to drive this car for a very long time. If I were to sell it, it would be for a T5 S70. The best fuel economy I received was 32mpg. This is excellent considering the safety.

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  SKIP - 1999 Volvo S70
  By bradley smith - October 24 - 10:00 am

  EASY TO DRIVE WELL BUILT SEATS COMFORTABLE GOOD GAS MILAGE INTERIOR CLEANED EVERY TWO WEEKS ALWAYS GARAGED SERVICED EVERY 2500 MILES NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT

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  Last of the Originals - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Dan - October 2 - 11:16 am

  This is the last of the all-Swedish Volvo, and the turbo and AWD make for an impressive package. I believe this car got lost in the confusion over Ford sale. Agree with many of the past reviews, but the turbo really does give impressive performance to what is a somewhat heavy car. Handling is sure no sports car but not bad either. I bought the car new, then transferred to my mom, who still has it, so we have a good perspective, and the car runs well at 80k miles. On the other hand, the car is noisier than it should be at highway speeds and engine vibration is noticible.

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  1999 Red Volvo S70, aka. Cherry Bomb - 1999 Volvo S70
  By DC Volvo Driver - July 15 - 10:00 am

  I normally wouldnt do a review, but seeing how this had such a high rating...I had to speak up. I bought this car back in September and Ive had nothing but problems. So far Ive replaced the Mass Air Flow sensor, power steering pump and hoses, rear stablizer, part of the dashboard, rubber stripping on windshield, sensor lights going off all the time....I do a little prayer everytime I get in the car that nothing will malfunction. I will say its a nice shade of red, and is a smooth ride when all is working well...

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  Very solid car - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Zach - June 30 - 5:13 pm

  This is my first volvo. We purchased in PA and live in MN, so we had a great introduction to its quality on the ride home. Mechanically - this car is a very solid purchase. It performs extremely well, the suspension is very fun, and the brakes are great. You can really tell that it is very high quality car. Its not without the quirks you usually find in European cars and it is more expensive to maintain. Service lights come on fairly often, but you soon learn that life has not stopped if check engine comes on. Its just how the car works. It eventually goes off (and theres plenty of info online from other volvo owners).

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  BEWARE, repairs are terrible at Volvo - 1999 Volvo S70
  By pletsch@bastrop.com - January 21 - 11:03 pm

  1999 Volvo, bought for a daughter for college. Safe...well, when it actually runs..which is not often. Breakdown with Volvo having NO answers: yyou leave your 19 year old daughter stranded 5 times with no way to run the car. Its not a car at that point, its a piece of junk and your kid is in a very vulnerable place! Will discuss with ANYONE: This is not a safe car!!!!!! And forward looking cars (newer than this one)appear to be no better: their IT problem solvers really are dismal...

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  Last Good Year - 1999 Volvo S70
  By josh - December 29 - 5:00 am

  All and all I love my Volvo. I would not buy a newer one as Ford has ruined Volvo. My only complaint is the rattles. The vibration of the engine when the brake is on makes the whole car rattle and buzz. Also, over nearly any bump the suspension jars you, not rides like a tank (as old volvos do).

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  Stay Away - 1999 Volvo S70
  By mecjac - December 7 - 6:43 am

  Always told Volvos were reliable cars. This one has had problems since day one. I have gone through 2 sets of O2 sensors and its ready for a 3rd, used both Volvo and OEM before. 02 sensor harnesses. Replaced throttle body. Oil breather box, emissions system, and PCV needs replaced. Replaced ball joints and tie rod ends. Steering still makes noise. Power steering fluid leak. Cam seal oil leak. 2 heater cores replaced. Ate 2 sets of breaks and rotors in 50K. Turbo needs rebuilt. Fuses and bulbs go out all time. Electric seat motors are going out. Cup holders are poorly designed.

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  Bi-polar Car - 1999 Volvo S70
  By sjdrury - October 15 - 2:32 am

  Overall, being a high-school kid who has parents to pay for silly things like $1000 repairs once every few months, I love it. Sometimes the dashboard warnings light up like a Christmas tree, and other times it tells me everything is running fine. Sometimes I feel like Im in a sporty sedan, other times, I feel like Im in an old boat thats about to fall to bits. Be ready for repairs. When its running as it should, its a sportier car than you would ever guess by looking at it, and the drivers seat is a nice place to be.