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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  Safe AND Sorry - 1998 Volvo V70
  By dbw - August 30 - 10:00 am

  We replaced our first used Volvo, an 850 Wagon, with this newer(and better?) model only to find that it is an over- engineered tempermental computer with 4WD. Its performance is very good. I love being able to accelerate rapidly from 70 mph around a semi with no problem, and wet/snow performance is great. BUT...I am constantly starring at that @#*& check engine light. It can illuminate for anything from not replacing the gas cap securely, to an emission control sensor, wire, computer, to who knows what. Cruise control failed after one year and minimal use, and it took 3 trips to dealer to get it fixed. Once the warranty expires, watch out!

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  THis Will Help - 1998 Volvo V70
  By Jay W - August 19 - 8:20 am

  I have 2 Volvos:850 & V70 both with nearly 200K. As you read these reviews, bear in mind there are 2 kinds ov Volvo owners: those who dont do squat themselves & expect 0 maintenance cuz its a Volvo and get disappointed when they get gouged from dealers. (industry wide) And the other group are folks like me who do work selves and run em 4 ever. By huge margin, easiest to work on, extremely durable well-made. Dont be intimidated by the ignorance-based reviews: these cars will run for 300K easy! look online for maintenance helpful volvo sites! the inline 5cyl GM tried to copy: the motor is bulletproof!Local tranny shop almost never sees Volvos! Neg w/Vs=little plastic trim interior stuff.

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  184,000 Miles and still going strong!! - 1998 Volvo V70
  By ryan - May 21 - 12:26 am

  I have owned a lot of Volvos, this is by far the best one yet. My car has 184k miles on it and it still going strong. it has only had a few small problems, (MAF, small oil leak and o2 sensor) other then that the car has been great. I drive all the time and this in car is the most comfortable I have ever had. The AWD is great in the Snowbelt where I live. just make sure you keep ALL 4 TIREs with 2\32 of each other. If you dont you will have to replace the entire AWD system. and when you replace tires you must replace ALL FOUR at once.

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  Great Car! - 1998 Volvo V70
  By Jay W - December 1 - 1:10 pm

  Hands down, this is the best car Ive ever owned. Im a college student who does his own Preventative Maintenance & turns his own wrenches: Volvos: easy to work on, rugged, simple. Dont listen to the [non-permissible content removed] get gouged at dealerships. [non-permissible content removed].

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  Volvo V70 1998 - 1998 Volvo V70
  By Rose McG - November 18 - 10:00 am

  Love the safety and feeling of driving a tank. Very comfortable to drive long distances. Seat belts have been replaced in two seats! Replacing light/bulbs is a very common thing, very annoying. Driver Power window button had to be replaced, back seat is broken now; too many "little" but important knobs and lights had to be replaced. Other cars Ived owned, had never this experience!

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  Volvo98V70AWD - 1998 Volvo V70
  By DTW - October 12 - 10:00 am

  The AWD is wonderful! It will go anywhere in bad weather. Have had to make some major repairs that I did not believe would be needed on a Volvo.

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  V70 Very safe - 1998 Volvo V70
  By Yope - August 31 - 1:53 pm

  I recently got in quite a nasty accident with my 98 v70 wagon; and boy was I lucky to be in this car than any other... The guys that hit me were both taken to the hospital, and I did not even have a scratch on me.. The Volvo was total loss unfortunately. So safety is definitely my favorite thing about Volvo. Other nice features are sturdiness on the highway, and reliability.

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  I Paid for it 2Xs - 1998 Volvo V70
  By CD Barnett - June 22 - 2:06 pm

  I have paid for the car at least twice in repairs. I love the look of the car and the carrying capacity, but the repairs have done me in. I am looking for another car.

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  Performance Wagon - 1998 Volvo V70
  By Jim in Ma. - June 19 - 10:00 am

  Overall I really like it especially as a highway cruiser. On smooth pavement it rides firm and comfortable and has a huge amount of power w/ good gas mileage. I would have been disapointed if I paid big bucks as a new car. I paid 14k w/ 75,000 miles.

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  truely a volvo! - 1998 Volvo V70
  By XC lover - March 6 - 10:56 am

  I love my XC. Has there been some issues not that Couldnt have been prevented. people Complain about the tires. honestly its AWD you MUST ROTATE THEM EVERY 5K other wise they wear uneven and cause strain on the AWD system! Breaks. its a volvo thing they tend to go through break pads. but if you Change the oil every 5k have tune ups done with OEM parts these cars will keep going! I have 122k now and have no issues, I also have another one that has 236k that i use for camping trips cus it has dents and dings oh and the whole going trough head light bulbs is easy fix just turn the daytime running lights off!