Overview & Reviews

The 2007 Volvo XC70 picks up a revised set of alloy wheels and exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals. Additionally, stability control and a tire-pressure monitor are now standard. A dual-screen rear entertainment system is a new option, and the optional bi-xenon headlights are now an adaptive design, better enabling drivers to see around turns on dark roads. The rear-facing third-row seat is no longer available.

• Superb seat comfort, lots of cargo space for a wagon, variety of safety features, strong brakes, excellent snow vehicle.

• Not much power for this price range, modest handling, minimal off-road capability despite raised suspension, tight legroom in backseat.

User Reviews:

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  Best car ive ever owned - 2007 Volvo XC70
  By LOVNIT - March 8 - 6:50 pm

  After researching cars for a year and a half we decided on the XC70 and have never looked back. This is by far the best car weve ever owned. Love it on long trips. The economy is much better than reported (I average 21 city/27 hwy), and there is always more than enough power, even in the mountains! I have 26K miles on it already and not one issue yet!

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  Glad I chose the XC70 - 2007 Volvo XC70
  By first time owner - December 27 - 1:50 pm

  After thinking about it for a long time, I narrowed down my choice of cars to the XC70, Honda Element and Outback. Drove all 3 back to back. Bought the 2007 XC70 with 30k miles for a great price, especially with a trade-in of my 16 year old Toyota 4-runner! I thought there was not comparison between the Volvo and the Outback....I know the Outback has a good reputation, but the XC70 has blown me away (imagine moving from a 1993 4-runner to a 2007 XC70). It is such a joy to drive, and although I cant compare it to other cars in its class, I think it handles and rides incredibly. It is so solid and quiet and the interior is like sitting in your favorite leather chair.

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  Worst car I ever owned - 2007 Volvo XC70
  By crustyjef2 - September 23 - 10:47 pm

  We purchased this car hoping to get well into 6 figures on the mileage. Well within 2000 miles of the warranty expiring i am incurring $8000 in repairs. Failed water pump and timing belt and then the transmission failed. Volvo and dealership seem to care less. I get it that i am outside the warranty, but come on Volvo! 2000 miles?

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  Go for it! - 2007 Volvo XC70
  By James - March 18 - 9:42 am

  I bought this car with 99,600 miles on it and paid $9,995, capitalizing on its fairly low resale value. Since then, Ive put over 31,000 miles on it in just a year. While my fuel economy has not been impressive, especially coming from a 2011 Outback, I have been impressed with what the XC70 has to offer. Mid-way through the first year I was hit with some high repair costs, as a rear wheel bearing, front ball joint and a tie rod needed to be replaced. I was initially upset, but once I got the car back all of the things that annoyed me driving it had been fixed! Sometimes ignorance is not bliss. Who knew? This past summer I was living/working in Montana, and took this thing on countless miles of forest service backroads. It handled things I honestly thought it wouldnt be able too, including an accidental trip on a 4WD only road. If youre looking at this year range for an Outback or XC70, I would recommend the Volvo. You can get a lot more for your money in terms of packaging, material quality and comfort. However, be ready to spend more time as the gas station using premium and the potential for higher maintenance costs. That being said, I have had no real issues in a year and a lot of the maintenance is easy enough to do on your own and save tons of money. Two year update: Somehow this car has gotten better with age. Now with 150K on the odometer, it honestly drives better than the day I got it. I had to replace the rear suspension at the beginning of the summer but with the car being 10 years old and me constantly overloading it, I wasnt surprised. I would 100% buy this car again and am putting off getting a new outback because I love it so much. Go for it!

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  love volvo, not sure about this one... - 2007 Volvo XC70
  By lin - April 28 - 6:18 am

  i had a 1993 240 wagon - no issues other than maintenance. my 2007, however, has had several issues in the first year of ownership (2016-17). yes, its 9-10 years old but come on...rear back left light console socket burned out/melted in socket and had to replace entire console. suspension spring broke!! major issue - ripped up tire and could have been deadly if i were driving!! local volvo dealership didnt seem concerned at all even though it is dangerous. no recalls so its not covered! i am having all 4 springs replaced as others have said when one went, so did another at a later time on their car. very $$$! fuel gauge reads half full when i "fill" it at the gas station. dealership couldnt find problem. miss my 93 but its frame was rusted beyond repair.

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  tire sensors - 2007 Volvo XC70
  By stella - October 24 - 5:36 am

  Only owned vehicle for 3 months, Applied winter tire package. There was a problem with the auto accepting the sensors. Dealers could not find out why. The sensors were removed and now have winter tires . They will refund me for the ??sensors??? Car drives well in snow.

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  Great Vehicle - 2007 Volvo XC70
  By Yuri - October 13 - 8:10 pm

  I owned this wagon for about 9 months and made about 16,000 miles. Had a few long trips (2,000-4,000 miles). I love this vehicle! It’s very reliable, especially in complicated driving conditions. Well, Volvo is known about this, but this car is exceptional. I love to it on sharp bends, especially on wet road. So far I could make anybody in this conditions feel absolutely safe. It took my wife quite a time to trust this car for she used to drive a family sedan. She simply could not believe that the car can do such things. I’ve tried to convince her to use it for me to be nor worried about her. The seats are excellent. I’ve some problems with low back but I can easily drive it.

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  You wont know unless you ask - 2007 Volvo XC70
  By Jordan - March 13 - 2:50 am

  Had tinted windows applied after factory. My kids put the windows down. the windows would not go back up . called dealership. Had to drive to dealership (30 minutes away) in the rain... They got the windows to go back up. They told me not to put the windows down for a week. Decided to apply winter tire package. Waited 1.5 hrs in service. Cost me $1100.00. Drove 20 min away. message comes on tells me I need service on my tires. Call service, I am told they forgot to add the sensors with the tires. This, apparently, is something new and needs to be added for a price of $350.00. I tell them, Ill be back another day. I return. Wait another 1.5 hrs.. Drive 20 min. down the road and message.

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  Best AWD Wagon on the Market - 2007 Volvo XC70
  By langloj - May 25 - 6:23 am

  The car is smooth and responsive, making for a great handling vehicle. It had surprising acceleration for a 5 cylinder. The leather seats are the most comfortable I have ever had in a car. On trips, the longer I drive this car, the more comfortable it gets. The cargo space is enormous. The interior is well laid out and with the leather package and wood trim, very luxurious for a wagon. Best car weve ever had.

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  Fun 0n the roads of Sweden. - 2007 Volvo XC70
  By Stowe - May 7 - 8:10 am

  Love our Volvo, especially around Sweden. Safe, comfortable, sturdy. What`s not to like!