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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  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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  An all around excellent car! - 1998 Volvo V70
  By Jay Jackson - August 16 - 10:00 am

  Have had a 97 volvo wagon and put on 245,000kms in 4 years and the car never had a problem. Speaks for itself why i chose the a 1998 volvo XC cross country with only 50,00kms on it. I love it!

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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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  Great wagon - 1998 Volvo V70
  By mrpyromaniac - May 31 - 3:30 am

  Just bought this baby with 150k on her, and she runs GREAT!! I checked everything out, suspension, timing belt, etc. Nothing wrong at all. And this wagon is fun to drive!! I would recommend these vehicles to anyone.

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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!

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  nice - 1998 Volvo V70
  By tom4342 - January 20 - 3:37 am

  i bought used,145k miles has been great so far,check engine light was on,hooked up scanner said misfire on number 3 and 5,wasnt or running reg gas maybe.I think people to over react when a light comes on,yes they are incorrect sometimes,i drove a 94 f-150 for 8 years with the check engine light on and it never failed.Regular maintenance is easy,loads of pickup and great gas mileage,operating or repair costs not an issue for me because i do it myself.

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  Money Pit - 1998 Volvo V70
  By lolasluck - January 15 - 10:00 am

  When I went out on a hunt to buy a reliable car, the first car that came to mind was a volvo. At the time my boyfriend had a 86 volvo 240 wagon and that baby never died on was once. In purchasing this car I thought I bought my work horse. A car that would last me 300k miles easy. Boy was I WRONG!! In the first week the check engine light came on. took the car to many mechanics, even volvo, costing me hundreds in diagnostics fees and still not fixing it. heater went out, that would cost 700 to fix. A/C failed $450 to fix. Timing belt (okay thats a given) water pump.. more and more sensors. one sensor was $350 to replace. door lock broke. the list is endless. DON"T BUY THIS CAR

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  Highway Star - 1998 Volvo V70
  By Keith - October 17 - 1:53 am

  I purchased the car from the original, private buyer at 70K; it now has 140K. It still burns no oil. Its been great. Replaced the silly rear hatch panel fastening system cheaply when it failed. (inexpensive kit.) One front wheel bearing whined until it was fixed for a couple of hundred bucks. Really, the perfect car if you like to haul stuff, and feel safe, comfortable and secure. Find a trusted mechanic to keep an eye on things (same for any car) and youll grow very attached. The engine is excellent and sturdy. Quality, comfort and fun and you can fit your stuff in it.

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  Ditto - 1998 Volvo V70
  By gerry100 - September 11 - 10:00 am

  Weve had almost all of the problems described in the above posts, plus the one year only emissions airpump, warped rear rotors and tire consumption. Its very disappointing in a $36K car. We actually want to love this car because when everything is working its a wonderful, safe comfortable car. If Volvo had actually stepped up and taken responsibility for their design and quality mistakes instead of trying to gouge us customers from the 90s boom they may have developed some loyalty. As it is, theyve created a growing demand for Subarus.