Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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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!

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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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  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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  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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  Good but not great - 1998 Volvo S70
  By ORBoys - June 28 - 10:00 am

  I traded in a 2000 Legacy GT Limited for the 98 GLT. Much prefer this car (seats awesome, stereo great and wonderful engine)but there is room for improvement. Windshield wipers to slow, brake dust, along with other minor mechanical things (Oxy sensor). No real problems and plan to but new model when piggy-bank is full.

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  One of the Last - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Crown - April 18 - 2:50 am

  My 1998 Volvo S70 SE has 38,000 miles on it and has been back to the dealer every 5,000 miles to have everything checked. I receved three recalls from volvo all were handled very well a loner every time. It takes time to get to understand what this car is all about.Safety it takes time to learn how to drive this car.It does not handle like a BMW.you have to drive it to understand it. It is not hipe it is not over sold. But it will keep you Safe.

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  Best used car value out there - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Tarheel1 - April 5 - 11:03 am

  Bought this car to replace a 96 850 GLT. The turbo makes this car much quicker than the otherwise similar 850. Volvo did a nice job updating the appearance inside an out. The 5 cylinder engine is a perfect balance of reliable, smooth and economical. The GLT includes all the expected luxury features: leather, cruise, a/c, stereo, CD, cassette, remote, power win/locks/mirrors/driver seat. Safety, as always, at the top... the 850 probably saved my life and thats why I bought another one. This car is quicker and more sporty. I briefly contemplated a 1999 Saab 9-3 because of its more sporty nature but Im not dissapointed with the S70.

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  Recommended - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Richard - March 28 - 10:40 am

  I bought this car from a friend in 2002 at 42000 miles. Some major repairs (ABS computer, wheel hub replacement), but I am pleased with the purchase. Great turbo performance, no lag time. Body integrity very good. No complaints. This is my fourth Volvo, the previous three - except for the 1997 S80 - all have performed well.