Overview & Reviews

Engine improvements, a new transmission and equipment upgrades constitute the changes for these 2000 Volvos. The V70 AWD and V70 T-5 have been discontinued.

• Superb comfort, plenty of safety equipment, solid construction and amazing braking ability.

• High price, odd control placement.

User Reviews:

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  awd amazing - 2000 Volvo V70
  By jmf - January 15 - 2:00 am

  My first Volvo - love it. Although I would like more power it would be sufficient for most people. The AWD is unstoppable in the snow (and Ive tried). The heated mirrors are nice in New England. The interior is as nice as any car in the price range (love the heated seats) and the exterior is still somewhat stylish (for a volvo) despite the model change in 01. Ive only had it 7 months but so far so good.

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  great when there is nothing to fix - 2000 Volvo V70
  By OHguy - September 9 - 2:00 am

  Loved the car while we had it. Bought it in Nov. of 2001 as a repo, car was pre-certified with warranty to 74,000 miles. Just got rid of the car a week ago. Had to replace the throttle body, had shifter lights fixed, fixed a leak in the oil pan, front headlight wiper needed to be fixed, replaced ball joints, pinion seals. A lot was covered by warranty, but spent 2,00+ out of pocket and needed to spend another 700+. Put a good set of Dunlops on the car and they didnt last 15,000 miles, so went back to Michelin tires and no more excessive tire wear

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  Money pit - 2000 Volvo V70
  By depressed - February 12 - 3:43 pm

  We bought this car 3 months ago and its already in the shop with a blown head gasket (the major problem) and a leaking AWD box, total cost to get our car back is $3,100.00 if they dont find anything else wrong. None of the local import mehcanics could fix the head gasket so we had to have it towed to the nearest Volvo dealership 90 miles away. As soon as we get the car back its getting traded in. Apparently when they get near 100,000 they are no longer dependable and Ive been told to expect between 1,500.00 and 2,500.00 for every repair. Its not worth it. Our passenger side window doesnt work either.

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  The Bad Reviews are all TRUE! - 2000 Volvo V70
  By Joe - November 24 - 2:06 am

  Bought this car in January 2009 with just over 100K on it. After disregarding Consumer Reports and many horror stories on this site, I am paying the price now. In just two months, over $2000 put into it, and the check engine light came on couple of days ago, with codes for an oxygen sensor and catalytic converter. The interior is cheap and noisy, crazy squeaks and rattles. Alternator died, leaving me stranded on the highway. $700 to fix. Vibration in the engine, drivetrain issue the mechanic says. Stay away from the 98-00 XC, great look and feel, but 90% chance it will cost you a boatload to keep running. I was hoping to be that 1 out of 10, but no such luck.

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  Car has grown on me - 2000 Volvo V70
  By dadinkc - September 29 - 7:13 pm

  After my wife got a new car, after much deliberation, I decided to sell my 5-series BMW and take her hand-me-down 2000 Volvo wagon. At the time, the decision was driven a practical one - less expensive to own and maintain, more room for a family of 4 and performance in the snow. 2 years later, I couldnt be happier with the decision. It has been reliable and everything I need in a vehicle with the exception of looking cool. Fortunately, Im way past worrying about looking cool.

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  Dont buy unless you are very wealthy - 2000 Volvo V70
  By Karen Ball - November 29 - 2:00 am

  Bought this car after totaling my 99 Subaru Forester. Huge mistake. Impulsive buy because I had no car for 2 months trying to find a subaru. Finally bought this piece of garbage. It is in the shop every month for something. Check engine lite is permanently on because there is always something about to die and they do like to give you fair warning. I am so disappointed in the price and frequency of repairs for this car. I dont trust it to start or keep going once it has. O2 sensor, catalytic converter, all belts, oil shield, tires, battery, you name it and I have replaced it.

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  transmission klunks - 2000 Volvo V70
  By volvodriver - April 14 - 10:00 am

  the automatic shift in my car performs poorly. shifting between 2 and 3 cause a klunking sound and creates a kick as the transmission engages into next gear. Volvo has said they dont see any problem, and are unable to re-create it.

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  excellent wagon - 2000 Volvo V70
  By kowen - January 18 - 10:00 am

  Wonderful wagon, very fast and comfortable. Experience has been mostly positive but car is not without shortcomings. Stiff suspension makes around town driving an exercise in patience. Numerous rattles throughout the interior make it necessary to crank the stereo. Once on the highway however, the car is very quiet. Dealer feels the nature of being a wagon, coupled with the amount of aluminum used in the build results in chassis flex which causes all the rattling. Another disappointment is the fuel economy. A combination of city/highway miles with a conservative driving style nets about 19 mpg.

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  Some problems, but still feel safe - 2000 Volvo V70
  By firstimevolvoowner - September 15 - 10:00 am

  Car had some initial problems with ignition system, and has had to have a number of minor nuisance type repairs. With 52,000 miles, Ive already replaced the brake pads twice, had the rotors machined at 36,000 miles and then replaced at 52,000. Handles well, and is very quiet and comfortable. Gas mileage is good at +/- 24 combined. Just wish I could get 75,000 trouble free miles like the 4 Toyotas I owned before this car.

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  not a good experience - 2000 Volvo V70
  By Volvoproblems - May 20 - 10:00 am

  Our first three problems were electronic/ computerized parts failures. Very expensive to fix. We were just out of warranty on a car with a perfect service record when our troubles began and Volvo refused to show us any "good will". The last problem we just had, again very expensive repair has left us asking-why did we buy a Volvo? Arent there supposed to be great cars? And if this is an exception, why doesnt Volvo stand behind there factory installed parts?? If youre thinking of buying a Volvo wagon get the extended warranty or you may be in for alot of money, time and aggrevation!