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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  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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  4 Years - 100,000 miles - 2000 Volvo V70
  By danegirl - January 7 - 7:07 am

  Bought this car used 10/2006 - 82k on it. Now Im up to 181,775. Other than faulty trunk latch had no real issues until 2009. Had to replace driveshaft ($750 DIY). Other than eating up tires it really was a good car until no one caught the leak in the transfer case ($1,700 bad mechanic/$780 dealership fixed). ABS went bad but as eariler - Victor Rocha is a GOD! ($125). If you can do some of the work yourself I highly recommend it. The complicated stuff - make sure you KNOW that the mechanic who is working on it can actually fix it properly or just suck it up and go to a dealership. In So. Mich. go with Sesi Volvo. One final word of advices - if you hear a noise DO NOT IGNORE 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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  Disappointed with 2000 V70XC SE - 2000 Volvo V70
  By Jarod Focha - November 18 - 4:20 am

  We bought this vehicle when my wife and I decided to have kids for safety reasons. I bought it with only 42K on it. Dealership had just gone through it and I have the $2K receipt to prove it. Immediately I had problems with the front axle. My mechanic was able to get Volvo to pick up the $2K bill. When the vehicle hit 75K miles the car began falling apart. Turbo went out $2.5K. Car never drove the same after changing it out at the dealership. Shudders, runs rough. 2 months later the fuel pump went out another $2K. 1 month the axle and AWD need repair another $1K. When it goes it goes and nothing is cheap. Not your ideal vehicle if you cannot afford expensive, frequent repairs.

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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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  The Invisible Wagon - 2000 Volvo V70
  By chauffeur dad - August 30 - 10:00 am

  Kidproof, great seats, and it swallows up the miles. Huge amount of glass makes defensive driving easy. Cops ignore it. You can speed with abandon!

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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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  Get ready to shell out a lot of dough! - 2000 Volvo V70
  By Hutch3535 - February 27 - 11:50 pm

  I always wanted a Volvo wagon ever since I was a kid, so I was thrilled when I got my 2000 Volvo (used). Since purchasing the car in 2004, I have easily put in $12,000+ on major items: AWD system, new radiator, rebuilt transmission, etc. While I love this car when its working - its powerful and feels safe - I dread when the engine light goes on (which is quite often). Just found out I need a new catalytic converter and two O2 sensor - another $1700 repair. This time, Im trading it in - I just cant see putting any more money into this car! I will NEVER EVER purchase another European car again...Im going with Subaru for my next station wagon. I can see from this site many others agree!

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  its a lemon - 2000 Volvo V70
  By drivesmemad - July 10 - 5:43 pm

  I bought this car used with low miles three years ago. Many problems with brakes and replacing rotors, the interior of the trunk door is falling apart, cant get into the trunk without having to crawl through to the back. Just paid 800. for an ABS module replacement. And very cheap interior plastic pieces, i.e. cup holders...I have one left that works. No leg room in the back...not even for an tiny 8 yr old. The rear view mirror broke off today. Going back to Toyota. I really wanted to be a proud owner. But its a lemon!