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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  Great family car - 2000 Volvo V70
  By XC90_Owner - November 1 - 2:00 am

  This was our fourth Volvo. Tough car with very few mechanical problems. Comfortable on long drives or around town. The turbo makes this a great car for Colorado, where normally aspirated engines lose a lot of horsepower at altitude. Excellent in snow, with the right tires.

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  Comfort Mobile - 2000 Volvo V70
  By Nel - July 31 - 10:00 am

  The only car I have ever driven that makes my back feel better instead of worse. Just love it.

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  Agree with "volvodriver" - 2000 Volvo V70
  By Spoiled Mom - October 20 - 10:00 am

  Same problem as "volvodriver" The clunking is REAL. Dealer cant duplicate it either. Headrest is too forward especially when my hear is tied back. Engine noise loud, especially when ACs on. Bought car for safety/reliablity, so far has lived up to expectations. Saved my life and two girls when I couldnt avoid running over tire tread at 80mph. With an 18 wheeler on my side I had no where to go but over it. Great breaking slowed us down quickly and car handled perfect leaving tire in the dust. Very scary! Wont drive anything else. But I have been eyeballing the XC90.

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  Best money I ever spent on a used car! - 2000 Volvo V70
  By edanstrekal@live.com - April 22 - 6:35 am

  Ive owned quite a few used cars. I was always attached to unique or freaky cars--old Volkswagens, Cadillacs, 1980s Audis, and more recently Saabs. I always wanted a Volvo wagon because I thought they looked cool and Id heard excellent things about reliability of the 2.4L 5 cylinder engine. I was a little hesitant about the electrical system as it seems all European vehicles have electrical issues, some more so than others. With that being said, this is by far one of the finest vehicles I have ever owned (and I only paid $2500)! I bought it from the second owner with nearly 190K miles on it. The former owner provided me with all the maintenance records from the time it was new. In the last couple of years, he himself had addressed many of the preventative maintenance issues including timing belt, brakes, shocks, and radiator. The only issues were the lock on the tailgate doesnt work with the central locking system and there is a bulb burned out behind the odometer. Since Ive owned it, Ive just kept the oil changed, tires rotated, and replaced the plugs and air filter when necessary. Ive had a few issues with the check engine light coming on now and then, but Ive just cleaned the MAF and throttle body thoroughly and that seems to have fixed it now for other a year! The wagon is very utilitarian. I can carry all kinds of things in the back, bikes, dressers, tables, almost anything within reason. The heating and cooling are much better than expected, and the acceleration for being a non-turbo isnt half bad. Its not a hotrod, but it has the power to go up and down over the Sierra Nevada mountains, which I often do. The seats are some of the most comfortable Ive ever experienced. It is almost nice returning to my Volvo after having a rental car. As far as gas mileage is concerned I average about 20.8 around town, and on long trips I can usually manage over 30. Thats not half bad for a car this size and weight. Although it rattles, and it isnt the smoothest ride, it handles well, always starts up, and just keeps on going at 195K miles now. A great bang for your buck, and since its old I really dont care what happens to it.

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  Great experience with 2000 V70 XC - 2000 Volvo V70
  By Banjo - December 12 - 6:13 am

  Few things to mention. Owned it for 24 months, found that a 10 year old Volvo is like a 3 year old domestic. When I buy used I take the following precautions: 1. replaced the oil every 3 months, regardless; air filter every year. 2. always replace the thermostat, battery, and change your antifreeze 3. drive it like its age. this turbo can toss your head back but it is aging. so why f&k with the tranny and engine, capisce? 4. keep her clean, wash it. 5. check engine and other lights are overrated, look into the real problem using a european mechanic. Domestic tech kids should remain in their toyRus sandbox. Volvos and Subarus are easy to fix but use a professional. 6. Read the manual. Ciao

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  A great car - 2000 Volvo V70
  By Jay Grant - September 5 - 10:00 am

  THis is my 4th Volvo. I have found them to re reliable and the service to be excellent from the dealership, but high priced.

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  Volvo 2000 V70XC - 2000 Volvo V70
  By Kwame - June 11 - 10:00 am

  It is a great and fun car!

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  Few comments about the v70 xc awd - 2000 Volvo V70
  By Bongo - May 16 - 2:56 am

  Luv the car. Snapped it up from a private seller. Few comments: Good: great get up and go with the turbo, cozy seats, great paint, durable car. The car growls with the reminder of "I am a 2.5L Turbo but i want to sound like a 5.5L... so shove off"! Bad: check for rust on the interior side of the retractable sun roof (bad design), somewhat of a strange leak.. oil? antifreeze? turbo? (oh oh),.

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  Volvo Cross Country - 2000 Volvo V70
  By kathy - December 23 - 2:06 pm

  My friends call this car "the limo". Everyone loves to ride in it. Sit in the back to see why this car is so special.

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  Sad to say goodbye. Hello newer V70. - 2000 Volvo V70
  By abigdor - May 12 - 9:03 pm

  Owned 7 years starting at 90000 miles used and ending at 140000 when struck in rear. Never broke down. Only significant repairs: brakes, timing belt, tires. Nothing but normal wear. Great handling, performance. Good to better economy. Safety: rear-end crash proved cars value. Sadly, declared total by ins. co. Paint still great. Glass great. Interior somewhat dirty from heavy child use. Total net expenses less than $10000 for 50000 miles (20cents/mi): best Ive had in many years. Have already purchased another V70 (2003) to replace it. Could not imagine what other car even to consider.