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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Love it, hate it, love it, hate it - 2001 Volvo V70
By A driver in East TN - July 22 - 1:40 amThis is my first non-Honda/Acura vehicle, and likely my last. I bought it used less than 3 years ago, and since then it seems as though something or another is constantly breaking: ABS module ($900); outside temperature sensor; turbo boost sensor; body and interior hardware; a/c blower; fuses blowing; you name it. I love the comfort, the looks and the cargo room, but its wearing me out.
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Too bad - 2001 Volvo V70
By Allison - May 6 - 10:00 amWe bought this car because my husband has always had Volvos. Well hed never had one like this! Weve had major repairs that have cost big money. From the turbo clip, to the gas cover, to a transmission update ($1400!) which didnt fix the problem. We were just told the transmission is about to go so we have to get out from under this money pit. In a little over a year we have spent close to $3000. It looks like 60,000 is the magic mileage for this Volvo. Once you hit that, be prepared to have it in the shop every three months.
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Great fun to drive - 2001 Volvo V70
By cleerssen - January 22 - 6:53 pmExcellent driving machine, little wacky on the electrical and ETM but solid car all told. Good gas mileage for 245hp.
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European Disappointment - 2001 Volvo V70
By sailon - December 12 - 6:06 amExpected Volvo lifetime, got Ford reliability. Well known transmission problem as listed on web, tailgate lift springs both shot, replaced top torque motormount after I could see daylight thru it, all rubber bushings in the suspension replaced after 85000 miles. Might be sophisticated European engineering, but LOUSY execution and parts quality. I will probably take the seats out and use them to watch TV in in my living room, and scrap the car. STAY away from this pile of junk.
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Great looks+highway comfort/performanc - 2001 Volvo V70
By howardc64 - October 4 - 8:20 pmWife traded a minivan for this and loves it. This car has 2 personalities >= 70mph on highway is awsome. Comfortable, good power + mileage (28-29) City driving is sluggish and poor mileage (17-19). Lack low end torque so the car lacks pickup. Manual shifting stick or autostick allows the driver to correct of mismatched auto shift + RPM torque setting. Poor turing radius. For our style of driving, well go with the 2.5T next time. Reliability has been ok. Both headlight + various position/brake lights burned out once. The bulbs are cheap and very easy to replace. Front light lens assembly is a single unit (glass) and cost $300 for parts when chipped. Get ipds plastic lens protector.
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T5 Fun - 2001 Volvo V70
By strat1 - September 17 - 10:00 amIts been great owning this car. Weve loved its versatilty, solid feel, performance and comfort. Its been very reliable, perfect to this point. We drove the BMW 528 befor buying this and noticed that the it felt better than our 960 sedan, however, when we drove the T5 it felt as good and was a heck of alot faster for $9,00 grand less but that included $1,000 loyalty bonus at the time.
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Most expensive car I have ever owned - 2001 Volvo V70
By Barney - September 4 - 11:03 amFront end is weak. Constantly requires repair and replacement of tie- rod-ends, ball joints, constant velocity boots, etc. You name it, its been replaced, multiple times. Power window motors, go through them like candy. Transmission was replaced with 1 mile left in warranty. Transmission is going again but it lasted 150,000 miles. Rattles, boy does it ever. But, it hasnt rusted out and the engine is still strong after 188,000 miles. Again, I cannot tell you how much this thing has cost to maintain but its got to be close to the purchase price. Most comfortable seats of any vehicle I have owned.
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Stylish, Clever, Fun, Safe - 2001 Volvo V70
By BHL220 - January 16 - 10:16 amI love my V70 2.4 Turbo. The clever packaging, stylish looks, great handling and fun to drive factor. Not to forget that Im not embarrassed to drive a wagon since it looks sporty and more upscale than most grocery getters. Reliability? Running great at 131K w/ some problems along the way. But cmon, this is no Honda/Yota. My Benz that cost 2x as much has 2x the issues and my new BMW has been in the shop more than not, and like my V70, is a first year production model. If reliability is top priority over form, fun and function then go Japanese. Maintain these cars and they last forever, not without faults though. Swede love.
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good safe car - 2001 Volvo V70
By blackie - January 6 - 3:36 amWe have owned Volvo 240s since 1991 when I decided Honda Civics were not safe enough. My reasoning came from the junk yard. I would look at the cars there and ask did the occupants become seriously injured or possibly killed? When I looked at Volvos, the answer was no. Along comes 2008, we decide to modernize, we buy a new Nissan Versa sedan, side airbags, front airbags, the works. My wife was rear ended while she was 15mph, the other driver 50mph, both the other drivers Nissan Sentra and my wifess car totaled by the insurance companies. both parties injured moderately. Versa did ok but if she had been in the V70 I believe she would have been injured little, if at all. Volvo for life!
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Volvo V70 T5 - 2001 Volvo V70
By - January 3 - 10:00 amFun to drive wagon with more space than many SUV. First year after redesign has reliability issues, mainly electrical nature.
