Overview & Reviews

Volvo makes a number of performance, safety and styling upgrades to the V70 line. All cars benefit from a new engine management system and an improved brake system that includes four-channel ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). In terms of safety, V70s now include head-protecting side airbags and dual-stage deployment for the front airbags. Stability and traction control is now standard on the T5, and all other front-drive models are equipped with traction control. On the cosmetic side, all V70s receive a new grille emblem and body-color side moldings, mirrors, door handles and bumpers.

• Superb comfort, plenty of safety equipment, solid construction and amazing braking ability.

• High price, odd control placement.

User Reviews:

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  Cant Afford this Car Anymore! - 1999 Volvo V70
  By Bummed - July 11 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my Volvo XC70 new,planned to keep it for 200,000 miles. Within a month the problems started and 80,000 miles later havent stopped. The list of problems is long (bulbs, engine mount, turbo leak, door locks, power windows(4xs), etc, etc. Volvo fixed all under warranty. But unfortunately the problems continued after the first 50,000 and are now my expense. I am now replacing this car because I wont continue to pour money into this vehicle anymore. I had seriously considered the XC90 - but wont take the chance. The dealers must also know that this year was a lemon because I cant get near the Trade-in Values that are listed on-line!

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  99 Volvo V70 base - 1999 Volvo V70
  By jerrsnbrg - June 29 - 2:00 am

  We bought the car with 50k miles, lots of squeaks, rattles. We had to replace AC at 62k, cost $1300. Im sure if I take it to the dealer they will find other problems. Overall a good car but I wonder about future reliabilty.

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  Great Alternative to Oversized SUV - 1999 Volvo V70
  By newVolvoLVR - February 12 - 12:43 am

  Great alternative to Hefty SUV, this car provides reasoning to buying a car for hauling purposes. Design is classic. If you are in the market for safety, look no further. A wonderful starter car if you have never owned a Volvo. Volvo for life.

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  My Last Volvo! - 1999 Volvo V70
  By fsails - January 21 - 10:00 am

  Bought car at dealer with 23K miles. Started having electrical problems right away.(wipers,turn signals,headlight switch,signals,power windows,etc.)Most of these failures occured after warranty expired. Last friday the ETS light came on. (electronic throttle system)Dealer charged me $120 just to download the codes.They ended up replacing the throttle body.($1144) This type of failure is not acceptable with a car as expensive a Volvo. Failure occured at 71K miles. Volvo should be embarrased! Car is now for sale and we are for a new Subaru Forester XS.