Overview & Reviews

Volvo makes a number of performance, safety and styling upgrades to the V70 line. All cars benefit from a new engine management system and an improved brake system that includes four-channel ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). In terms of safety, V70s now include head-protecting side airbags and dual-stage deployment for the front airbags. Stability and traction control is now standard on the T5, and all other front-drive models are equipped with traction control. On the cosmetic side, all V70s receive a new grille emblem and body-color side moldings, mirrors, door handles and bumpers.

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

• High price, odd control placement.

User Reviews:

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  Best balance of of perf/price/utility - 1999 Volvo V70
  By chuckchuck - November 20 - 10:00 am

  Compared vs Audi, Mercedes, BMW. Volvo wins based on price, performance, versatility, and finally the 4x4

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  great used car - 1999 Volvo V70
  By Daddy of two - September 23 - 10:00 am

  We bought our wagon certified from the local dealer and are in love with it so far. Drives great, super comfortable, tons of room and the best seats in the industry. The safety reviews and dealer certification sealed the deal for us. We owned the car for 6 months including one long road trip and could not be happier.

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  7 years of enjoyment - 1999 Volvo V70
  By red deg - June 29 - 11:06 am

  My Volvo V70 AWD XC has been a great car, never any problems - just regular maintenance. It still looks and runs great. Ive driven it across the county a couple of times with my 2 kids and we have all enjoyed the ride! I hope my 7 year old will enjoy it as his first car 10 years from now.

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  Perfect car all around - 1999 Volvo V70
  By Matthew A. - May 10 - 2:00 am

  This is by far the best family car imaginable. It is luxury all around, but maintains a sporty silouhette. The option of a third seat, the amazing space and all the options make it the only car I ever want to own. Its a perfect alternative to the cliche SUV or frumpy minivan.

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  Stuck on Volvo, but??? - 1999 Volvo V70
  By SWEDE IN COLORADO - April 23 - 4:10 am

  Owner of Volvos since 1972. Bought the 99 @15K. Now has 68K. Recent work: ABS/Trac Control Unit, Rear seal on Turbo. Prior: AC control unit under warr. Not sure as simple and well built as older models. Power surge is super - mileage good on highway, overall appearance and safety A+ for what is known as a "brick". Prior cars: 70-144, 74-164, 76-244. My other-- 86- 740 still runs great @222K and 25 mgp/town and very little upkeep costs. Just bought a 97T5 Wagon @ 104K, not sure will keep it. First order of bus to ck the T-belt - when they blow look to rebuild the engine, so I have been warned.

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  Why did you sell to Ford - 1999 Volvo V70
  By rlsams - December 14 - 10:00 am

  Great wagon. On weekends I use it as my truck...plenty of power for hauling small loads of buiding and landscape material.

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  great wagon - 1999 Volvo V70
  By thom walsh - January 1 - 10:00 am

  This wagon is a solid handler. Great for trips, running to Home Depot, or Stratton Mountain. This is a fairly nimble alternative to bulky SUVs and much more sporty. It acquits itself quite nicely in snow although Im not about to offroad it. It needs fifty more horsies to be the best wagon on the planet.

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  Nicest of the 12 cars Ive owned - 1999 Volvo V70
  By slvrspcshp - August 22 - 1:15 pm

  My previous car was a 1988 740 GLE. I put 365,000 miles on that, sold it for 700.00, and it is STILL someones daily driver. The V70 has 186,000 on it, and Ive been driving it for 4 years. In that time the only thing Ive had to do that wouldnt be considered REGULAR USED CAR UPKEEP is have the throttle body assembly replaced (fully under warranty). Ive replaced the plugs, changed the oil regularly, replaced one tie rod, had the brakes done once and fixed one of the fog lights.(NYC driver POTHOLES) I also bought a kit for 13 bucks to secure the inside panel of the tailgate. I love this car, and plan on getting a 2006/2007 model in a couple years, prob my last before having to go electric

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  Best decision - 1999 Volvo V70
  By FF6M - February 20 - 4:10 pm

  I bought my V70 a few months ago for a really good price, and I love it. It has some minor issues like the passenger side windows only going up from the driver control, but its not a big deal. I drove it from Florida to New York, loaded with everything I own, and the trip went really well, but it stopped starting a day or two after I got home. Apparently the problem lies with spark plugs, and I have no idea how old they are, so really nothing is wrong. My handling wasnt too great on the trip but I attribute that to carrying about 700 pounds of cargo in the back. Its usually great. It runs great, and its very comfortable. It can carry a ton of stuff.

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  Enjoy driving - 1999 Volvo V70
  By wellspring - October 25 - 10:00 am

  Bought this V 70 GLT with 42,000 miles on it. Needed upper engine mount replaced, turbo oil seal, front cup holder, sun roof switch bulb all warranty items. Very good handling, acceleration. Roomy and excellent quality throughout. My experience is that most folks trash their cars except for the very basics. For example the previous owners changed the oil every 7,000 miles (Volvo recommendation). Unacceptable, no more than 4,000 at the most between oil changes. Condition the leather, brush out the seams regularly, keep it protected from the sun, and the leather seats will last.