Overview & Reviews

The Volvo XC70 is completely redesigned for 2008. Based largely on the new S80's platform, the 2008 XC70 is larger, has a new engine and boasts more safety features including hill-descent control and built-in child booster seats.

• Superb seat comfort, generous cargo capacity for a wagon, state-of-the-art safety features, strong brakes, excellent poor-weather vehicle.

• Not much power for this price range, lackluster fuel economy, modest handling, minimal off-road capability despite raised suspension.

User Reviews:

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  Big Disapointment - 2008 Volvo XC70
  By DaveJ - February 17 - 1:16 am

  Acquired on 2 yr 12K Volvo lease with promise that I could extend for 6 months. Now that I am at lease end Volvo and the dealer will not honor the original promise. I was offered a $29K buyout do not overpay. I am through with Volvo. I had a 2000 V70XC-SE. After 90K miles major systems failed and cost to keep it on the road were VERY high. Same experience with a prior 240 DL. You cannot afford to keep them going once they need major service. The 2008 has disappointing performance and mileage. It is underpowered. The BLIS sensors and ultrasonic sensors dont work in the rain or snow. Any load in the rear causes the springs to bottom out. Check Xenon headlight replacement cost.

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  Update to an earlier review - 2008 Volvo XC70
  By an update - July 3 - 3:26 pm

  I loved the car. At first. Then it broke. A lot. Eventually even Volvo gave up and gave me my money back after 15 months. I really did like driving the car when I could. But it was a lemon.

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  At the end of my lease - 2008 Volvo XC70
  By luisja - November 9 - 11:13 am

  I am so happy I returned the lease, Ive had so many problems with this car that at the end I did not even bother on taking it in to the shop. I would not recommend this car to anybody unless you want to spend every other week at the shop. AC issues, transmission, pieces/hardware coming off outside and inside, thermometer, squeaks and rattles, BLIS system, Park assist, and more. I guess thats the reason why Ford is selling this to the Chinese, too many issues to fix. Check consumer reports and youll see what I am talking about. On top of all that Ive been waiting for Volvo US or the dealer to contact me about my experience but a response never came back.