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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  An all around great ride - 1999 Volvo V70
  By v70owner - November 23 - 2:00 am

  We had some minor problems with the headlights and some other things, all of which were covered under the warrantee. Just routine maintenance otherwise. The wagon is great for long trips and the safety features work great -- if you happen to get rear-ended.

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  Volvo - Never Again - 1999 Volvo V70
  By George - October 17 - 6:43 pm

  I bought this used from the original owner for my son as his first car. I bought it because of its reputation as a safe car. What a piece of junk. I had the ABS module rebuilt ($170) because of dash lights and performance issues related to it. Dealer would have wanted close to $800 to fix - robbers. Shortly thereafter, it was stalling intermittently. Lo and behold, I needed to replace the ETM module (which was a Volvo defect) but it was done for free, however needed to replace the pedal assembly since it was continuing to stall ($235). Bottom line - it is a super expensive car to maintain and I regret buying it for my son. It will send me to the poor house if I keep it. Safe but costly.

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  PoorAtBest - 1999 Volvo V70
  By VolvoNightmare - October 14 - 10:00 am

  A costly nightmare not only on maintenance but the car has fallen apart under 55k mikes. Service at a dealer costs an arm and a leg and quality is poor at best. What happend to Volvo? Did Ford do this to them? NEVER A VOLVO AGAIN!

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  reliable with cost - 1999 Volvo V70
  By owner in StMonica,CA - July 10 - 8:16 pm

  Got the car in late 04 with 45K (warranty was over in a month!) Reliable in most conditions and fun to drive. Poor city gas mileage(17MPG vs. +/-30 HWY). Frequent bulb failures.(LED in the hatch door was out from the beginning.) Service was expensive. (50K & 60K service fees are $320 & $595, and had some issues with dealership). Hope the car has better shock absorbers and cuts road noise(able to sense all the road conditions with my body).

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  Dont Buy - 1999 Volvo V70
  By KaliforniaKaren - June 17 - 1:03 am

  Bought this car because I gave my Honda Civic to daughter. Thought it would be reliable and safe. Well it turned out to be safe, as an unmoving car is pretty safe. The car frequently stalls out for no reason and the dealership hasnt been able to figure out what the problem is (after changing out numerous electrical parts and sensors). I would get another car, but I went back to school and dont have the money too. Ive dumped about $3,200 into car, wish I would have never purchased.

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  I love my car - 1999 Volvo V70
  By joemama - May 4 - 2:00 am

  My car is very quick! No major problems at 50,000 miles.This is my third Volvo , and although it is not as heavy duty, I would still expect to get at least 300,000 miles as I did on my last Volvo.( Car is still running fine, I gave it to a friend.)

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  Volvo V70 - 1999 Volvo V70
  By jobo - March 12 - 10:00 am

  This car is the most solid built car I have owned. I currently own a Mercedes ML 430 and choose to drive this car 90% of the time.

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  Stay away from Volvo - 1999 Volvo V70
  By Valerie Wood - March 8 - 9:50 pm

  Bought vehicle used in 2003 with 42,000 miles on it. Paid $23,000 for it. Have had nothing but trouble. Multiple visits for leaking antifreeze, replaced hoses, tightened clamps, replaced reservoir. Volvo dealer says this is wrong, independent mechanic says that is wrong. Had to return multiple times for a faulty ETS that Volvo finally replaced due to multiple class action suits. Warning lights flash on and off and no one can figure out what is wrong. $2000 later, car is worse than when I first brought it in.

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  Great Ride, Poor Interior Quality - 1999 Volvo V70
  By BigDave - January 28 - 1:16 am

  I bought this with 40,000 miles. With the exception of the AWD axle blowing ($2200) I have had no serious mechanical problems. Burns oil and the brakes are very expensive ($900 for all 4) to replace. The interior has fallen apart from day one. 3 interior panels keep breaking clips and the back hatch panel has never stayed attached even after replacing the clips. Volvo is a good car mechanically and ergonomically, but it feels like Fords traditionally poor quality interior. Leather is extremely cracked and many electronic annoyances.

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  No Way - 1999 Volvo V70
  By Tang306a - December 19 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car new. Everything was ok for the first year. After that it went down hill fast. Transmission died at 16k miles, the car eats tires, replaced the alternator, replaced 4 engine mounts, replaced the throttle assembly, leaks anti-freeze all the time, Leather seats wore out, steering wheel covering came off and so on…. I am glad to have gotten rid of the car and would not buy Volvo again