Overview & Reviews
Volvo's 850 wagon gets a new name, new nose, body-color trim, stronger side-impact protection, more powerful turbo engines, redesigned interior and revised suspension. All-wheel-drive versions arrive to battle luxury SUVs.
- Front and side airbags. Excellent side-impact protection. Superb seats. Solid construction. More cargo volume than many sport-utilities. Available all-wheel drive.
- Oddly placed controls. No all-speed traction control system available.
User Reviews:
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Great, safe Car - 1998 Volvo V70
By mariap - April 14 - 10:00 amLove the V70 Wagon. Would ultimately love the XC or new XC90, but my wagon is roomy, great to drive and can haul anything. Will drive it till the wheels fall off, at least thats what my husband says. :)
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Love my Volvo!!! - 1998 Volvo V70
By dcdc73 - April 14 - 10:00 amBought my Volvo used from a used car dealership with 30000 miles on it. I know people may think that I have given it some high ratings, but considering other SUV or wagon alternatives, this car is GREAT!!! Fuel economy is the only real gripe I have. I get approximately 20.8 miles per gallon in mostly city/suburban driving. I just think that the car should be able to do a little better than that. But I have to acknowledge, it is an all wheel drive car and it weighs alot so take that with a grain of salt.
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great family car - 1998 Volvo V70
By Eric - April 14 - 10:00 amWe bought a certified used car from a dealer. It is a solid, well-built car, rattle free at 59,000 miles. Good acceleration, quiet cabin, good emergency handling, and great seats. More safety features than most cars.
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A Wonderful Car - 1998 Volvo V70
By Northern Man G - September 26 - 10:00 amThis has been a wonderful car. It has never let me down and only been in the shop for routine maintenance. Ive found that the ABS can be fooled by hitting potholes while braking normally but other than that the car has been a gem.
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ive loved all 4 of my volvos - 1998 Volvo V70
By bob - September 22 - 4:16 amive owned 2 245 wagons, this XC, and my wife drives a XC90. need i say more----and id buy another. with this 98 XC, my wife was stopped at a light on the saw mill pkwy outside of nyc---2 passengers....rear-ended by a buick that didnt stop---hit her going 45 mph----not a scratch on the three volvo occupants---totaled the buick----we repaired the XC and still runs superbly. with a set of Thule roofracks/adapters--this vehicle almost becomes a small truck. AWD---we live in the hills of new england---not a problem with the volvo. repairs---the usual--lets say if you keep up with preventive maintenance---you wont be stranded or surprised by a huge repair bill. love my volvo wagons.
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What A Great Car - 1998 Volvo V70
By tostik - September 9 - 5:07 amFound a 1998 v70xc last year (2010) at a used car dealership with a 104,000 miles on it. The dealer had all the maintenance records, which showed a trip to the dealership every 5,000 miles. The interior and exterior looked brand new--the back seat looked like it had never been ridden in. Obviously garaged and pampered by the prior owner. I had to fix a broken motor mount, and the rear hatch struts were weak, which I replaced. About $450 for both. It now has a 121,000 miles on it and has been trouble-free. My independent Volvo mechanic is jealous. He says the 1998 and earlier volvos are tougher than the current ones. Finding a good independent volvo mechanic will save you lots of money.
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I dont think it gets any better! - 1998 Volvo V70
By mrpresident911 - July 14 - 10:00 am1 year and 25,000 miles of ownership have been examplary. Now has 106k miles. Rims are gorgeous and easy to keep clean with OE brake pads. Just wax them and keep them hosed off. Love this car!
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Awesome Car - 1998 Volvo V70
By bobsfrankenbeans - February 6 - 7:53 pmComing from a 96 Saturn sw2, this volvo was a huuuuuge upgrade. Its air tight (so much so that your ears pop when opening/closing the sunroof), runs like a charm, and is so stable that I often forget Im driving in through icy/snow covered roads (as the AWD and Wet setting makes the car hunker down and adjust beautifully to the changing grip). the cabin stays at a nice temperature even with its -20 out and it warms up within 5 mins. Its super comfortable, good audio, etc. etc. Its not as much fun as the saturn - no doughnuts or snow drifting - but its certainly safer, warmer, and at an appropriate level to allow giant F-9000s to see you, not matter the weather.
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Our Best Car Ever! - 1998 Volvo V70
By BKM - November 12 - 10:00 amMy family purchased a used 1998 V70 XC Wagon and we have absolutely no complaints. The ride is phenominal, especially in snow. Aside from oil changes, we have yet to visit the repair shop. This is our second Volvo wagon (last one was a 94 850). If youre looking for a versatile, powerful, sporty vehicle, youll like the V70 XC.
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Just keeps going and going and going! - 1998 Volvo V70
By Conner - July 21 - 1:16 amThis car is absolutely fabulous. 235K miles to date. The most comfortable seats ever made. Super-reliable. High- pressure turbo is fun as heck to drive. The AWD is excellent. Build quality is wonderful. I service the car every 5K and it takes care of me every day. Paint quality is still excellent after 11 years. Interior Materials also exceptional quality. The only issues with the 98s are ABS control modules tend to go out. Strut mounts can wear out causing a "clunk" sound. Replaced wheel bearings. The 3- CD head units dont last. Well worth it, though, factory sound is awesome.
