Overview & Reviews

Last year's 2.4T model is now the 2.5T, with the same 208-horsepower engine as the AWD model. New option packages for the 2.5T include Convenience and Special Titanium trim packages -- both bundle a wide variety of desirable features, but the latter includes distinctive exterior cosmetic touches as well. Finally, bi-xenon headlights are now optional while the top-line Dolby audio system has been upgraded with more speakers and greater amplification.

• Superb comfort, wide variety of safety and luxury features, balanced ride and handling characteristics, available all-wheel drive.

• Gets expensive when you start adding options, tight rear legroom, turbo lag and torque steer in T5 model.

User Reviews:

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  Beware of electrical failure - 2004 Volvo V70
  By weaserman - February 13 - 10:00 am

  I love the car and it will make you feel very safe while driving. Its great in bad weather and is extremely comfortable. My only gripe with this car is funny things happen i.e light bulbs burn out once every 6 months and out of nowhere the electric door locks dont work then the high beams dont work, then out of nowhere they start to work again...freaky stuff.

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  Volvo V70R - 2004 Volvo V70
  By Jerry K - January 8 - 1:03 pm

  Overall, great car for small/growing families. Reliable, even in snow.

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  "Smart" car - 2004 Volvo V70
  By Concerned Husband - January 1 - 10:00 am

  There are numerous issues with this car in our experience. For one thing, it is "needy"! The constant in-dash warnings about servicing, oil changes, bulb placement problem (no clue what that means, it comes on and then goes off periodically), check-up times, etc., are a bit maddening. The cruise control would not work for some period, we had it into the dealership twice and of course they said it was working (it wouldnt misbehave for them), finally they realized they had to replace the pressure device at the brake pedal...

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  Every days pleasure - 2004 Volvo V70
  By e.wilke - August 8 - 2:00 am

  My volvo 2.4 t makes it a pleasure every day I drive to my work.

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  V70R- bargain performance - 2004 Volvo V70
  By bart - May 17 - 7:20 pm

  Its a great car and a great highway cruiser but ditch the stock tires which only last 15K and get some pilots. I had an audi allroad before which had better build quality but the v70r seats are the best in the industry and the mileage is much better here. the ride is rough.

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  Excellence in a performacne wagon - 2004 Volvo V70
  By v70rNJ - May 14 - 2:00 am

  After 3900 miles, with summer and winter tires, car is broken in and mpg is right up there as advertised. Excellent acceleration in all 6 gears (at least below 100 mph - I havent had it up into triple digit land). Seats are outstanding providing you dont need to lose weight, they are firmly bolstered. Sport mode 4C is excellent, comfort good for long hails on the interstates or if you have back seat passengers. Braking, overall handling dry, wet, crosswinds, all excellent.

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  Top-notch vehicle - 2004 Volvo V70
  By rbrozka - March 6 - 7:13 pm

  Understated sophistication, solid performance, good value. Well-engineered, many thoughtful amenities, excellent fit and finish. Ive put 6,000 miles on it so far with no problems. A pleasure to own and drive. Not quite the space of my former minivan, but far superior in every other respect.

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  V70R A Joy! - 2004 Volvo V70
  By RHS - February 10 - 3:13 pm

  Totally enjoyable "compromise" between a functional car and a sports car. Passengers are universally compelled to comment that this is not what they expect from Volvo. They are very impressed. It looks great in a quiet way. Lots of fun.

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  2004 V70R - 2004 Volvo V70
  By John Landis - February 8 - 8:10 pm

  Car has been great except for the Pirelli P6"s. They wore out in about 15000 miles and were terrible in the snow even when they were new. They were replaced with Micheln Pilot Sport A/Ss. They lasted 30,000 miles and were decent in the snow. Except for a bad reverse light switch I have had no problems with the car.

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  (Very) Swift AND Stylish - 2004 Volvo V70
  By karen b - February 8 - 10:00 am

  The LAST thing I thought Id get was another Volvo--but after testing the Lexus RX 330 and the VW Touraeg and beind dissatisfied with both, my husband talked me into visiting the Volvo folks before I turned the XC in. Id heard about the V 70 R, asked to see one. They had one on the lot ("hard to come by")--I drove it and took it home. Daily driving has become a pleasure--I love it so much I often wash it myself. And its stealth-fast: Im still treasuring the shock on a Carerra 4S owners face when I blazed past him on my way to work (same hp)...Nobody knows what this car can do unless theyve been in one or have driven one. Finally--a hot Mommy car!