Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Dissapointed - 1998 Volvo S70
  By ficho - March 27 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car as a certified used from the dealer in 9/1999. The car had 35000 miles. The car has had many problems from day one. Dealer support has been terrible. I have had to fight with them to get them to cover the problems under warranty. Many switches/lights probelms, as well as cruise control, steering column and engine mounts. I have taken the car in for intermittent AC problems 7 times. The dealer cannot trouble shoot the system correclty. They changed all kinds of sensors and switches. The AC works for a while and then its dead again.

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  Best year for Volvo - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Drew - February 21 - 7:13 pm

  I was lucky enough to find my 98 S70 T5 with the manual transmission and low mileage on ebay. I gave it a full stage zero (full maintenance) and was rewarded with a very quick, reliable, handsome sweedish hotrod. In 98, a stock T5 would outrun a mustang GT and with a few mods, would run with the cobra. Ive got a boost controller, exhaust, coilover suspension and new intercooler and this puppy FLIES. Outran an 05 mustang GT at the track. 13.71 1/4 mile. Aside from the usual 100K repairs like tbelt, water pump, iginition and a motor mount, zero problems and avg 25 mpg. Cant beat that. Oh and only use 91~93 octane if you have a GLT or T5. Manual transmission is nearly indestructible.

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  Dependable car - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Dianne Wittman - February 18 - 12:06 am

  As long as the car is maintained properly, it will give excellent performance and give a comfortable ride.The car is heavy and holds the road well. From the standpoint of safety, the car is heavy and the occupants can feel confident of escaping serious injury should the car be hit.

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  20 PLUS YEARS WITH VOLVO - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Joe Dowdy - January 31 - 2:00 am

  Im on my third Volvo. It can all be sumed up in three words: SAFETY ***** PERFORMANCE ***** and COMFORT ***** A great family car. Ive kept two cars in my garage for over twenty years, one has always been a VOLVO the other a Toyota. You just cant go wrong with a VOLVO for your family car.......

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  Classy - 1998 Volvo S70
  By VK - January 30 - 11:36 am

  In the 7 years I have owned this car I have spent about $4500 on maintenance and repairs and that includes brakes, new tires, 60 and 90K service. This is approx. $650/year which is phenomenal. The car has about 95K miles now and the car still runs like it is new. I absolutely love this car and will probably keep it for another 7 years. If you maintain this car well it will easily run past 200,000 miles.

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  retiredd volvo - 1998 Volvo S70
  By retiredrdn - January 26 - 10:00 am

  Too many recalls, some not notified of. Numerous electrical problems which are unsettling for a car of this reputation. At 40,000, had to replace steering gear box and all 4 bearings on wheels. Lack of "neat to have items". Purchased for safety of vehicle and got disappointing reliability.

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  Built strong to last long - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Hartman - January 17 - 12:13 pm

  I have the manual trans. and I love flipping through gears on the back country roads. The volvo rides really well, and brings a strong sense of safety while inside. The S70 has surprising jump and performance for a 5cyl. The car handles great in snow and rain (firestone affinity tires), hugs tight corners well, and driving the S70 leaves me daydreaming of rally car racing! -no joke- Only a few minor quirks but overall this car is flying under the radar as an awesome sedan - and this is comparing to the bmw 3series and vw passat

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  A keeper - 2000 Volvo S70
  By HappyVolvoOwner - January 14 - 2:00 am

  Overall a great call, great Value.

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  Solid, Stable, Good Performer - 2000 Volvo S70
  By ctyndal - January 7 - 2:00 am

  An enjoyment to drive everyday on a long commute. Comfortable, quiet, and solid.

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  Lots of time & money for maintenance - 1998 Volvo S70
  By MoMoney - December 28 - 10:00 am

  The car has frequent problems with various lights(brake, interior, etc) as well as frequent trips to the dealer for mostly minor indicator light problems (ABS/Tracs off etc.) To change the light bulb on the gear shifter cost $70. We also had to get all 4 door panels replaced (no charge) because the leather was separating from the panel. Maintenance at the dealer is expensive & once you have to start replacing stuff (brakes/rear only $450) and shocks/struts in our case @65M for ~$1100. New computer $700. Would not buy another Volvo. Non- dealer cant service many things. Service mgr. said that we should have bought extended warranty!