Overview & Reviews

The Volvo V70 has been redesigned for 2001. Major changes include a new body structure, fresh styling, a revised interior and upgraded feature content. Safety figures prominently with the new V70 (as usual), but it is also more sporting than before, especially in T5 trim.

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

• High price, odd control placement.

User Reviews:

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  Quirky transmission - 2001 Volvo V70
  By Ted - February 13 - 4:10 am

  We have owned the vehicle for about 10 months (15k miles)and the only money we spent was on front end work which is typical for this car for 100k. Every once in a while when we step on the gas pedal the RPMS jump from about 2000 to 4-5000 (30-40mph). We have the latest software updates and the Volvo mechanic could not find anything wrong. Does anybody have this problem and what did you find out about it? Overall, a good vehicle. Thanks.

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  Great car until you hit 100K - 2001 Volvo V70
  By johng - January 10 - 4:13 am

  This is my third Volvo. I loved it for the first 100K miles or so. After that, the thing starts to get really expensive to own. It seems like every electrical, fuel injection, and exhaust system has gone bad. New alternator, catalytic converter, several sensors, computer. Not the reliability of the first two cars. BTW, Bosch doesnt make anything that costs less than 200 dollars. If you plan to keep this car or buy a high mileage Volvo, make sure you have the money in the bank to fix it! Also, the leather they used in this thing looks like crap after about 75K of normal use.

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  2001 V70 XC AWD - 2001 Volvo V70
  By InAgony - December 9 - 2:00 am

  Love the car BUT.....3 transmissions replaced all under warranty (good luck XC90 owners, you got the same lemon trans but a much heavier vehicle...see you in the shop!!!!), engine rear main seal failed and had to be replaced, vibration, excessive tire wear, headlights burn out every 6 months, squeeks and growns from suspension, soft leather tears very easily with kids. Parts prices are ridiculuously expensive.

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  Decent Car - 2001 Volvo V70
  By volvo customer - November 9 - 10:00 am

  Find the cost of service to be slightly on the high side. However, service dept is #1

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  8th volvo and last volvo, sadly. - 2001 Volvo V70
  By gav - July 6 - 7:33 am

  The cup holders are handy whilst waiting for the tow truck! Gearbox has new surprises every time you drive it. ETM is an affront to our collective dignity, electrics are poor, fuel system must have been designed at Lada by the accounts lady after a bit night on the Stolle! Maintenance costs are quite severe and plentiful. After 7 previous volvos all with outstanding reliability, function and longevity it saddens me that a company could transmogrify into producing such a failure of a vehicle. When not being repaired or diagnosed, its fast and safe with ample room and functionality, but it now drains my wallet, energy and faith in what i considered to be the best manufactured vehicles ever.

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  One tough car - 2001 Volvo V70
  By Speef - June 13 - 6:36 am

  Ive owned many Volvos, this 2001 is a T5. Its been as tough as nails. Ive repeatedly towed my 4k lbs boat, its been driven hard and it never gave up on me. Its got 135k miles on the clock and going strong.

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  Reliability Issues - 2001 Volvo V70
  By Ken Hendren - May 17 - 10:00 am

  Love the car when it runs - speaker replacement, two headlights replaced, and transmission replaced all within first 28,000 miles. Just looked into trading this in and the depreciation is horrible - car is worth $19500 after 3 years. Buy it if you have a dealership close by. This is our 7th but last Volvo.

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  Transmission Issues - 2001 Volvo V70
  By Tracy - October 30 - 7:43 pm

  Overall experience has been very good until recently when the RPM would race to peak levels while driving. Initial repair shop found nothing wrong. Towed car to dealer and they advised the transmission needed replacement to the tune of $3,800. I would expect this from a lower end vehicle, but not from a Volvo.

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  What Happened to Volvo quality? - 2001 Volvo V70
  By theodora Watts - October 18 - 9:16 am

  4th Volvo, nothing but problems with major systems on this one. Exorbitant repair costs. They want to replace catalytic converter, A/C, transmission, seat belt, clogged filter to the tune of $10,000. My Ford Taurus lasted much longer for 1/3 the purchase price. Last Volvo for me.

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  Trannie is a mess! - 2001 Volvo V70
  By MaPage - June 17 - 6:43 am

  I too have had transmission issues. I never thought it was right from the beginning. Bought it used off lease with 65K. Motor mount issues, bad radio, cruise control problems, at 130,00 the transmisson is a mess, two motor mounts shot and with a 30K tune up and new tires needed Im folding! This is my 5th and last Volvo. Ford really screwed these cars up! Im buying a Saab. My sons is 13 yrs old and handles better than my Volvo. Too bad I was a huge fan and loved my old cars. This one too but cant afford it!