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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  Best balance of of perf/price/utility - 1999 Volvo V70
  By chuckchuck - November 20 - 10:00 am

  Compared vs Audi, Mercedes, BMW. Volvo wins based on price, performance, versatility, and finally the 4x4

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  great used car - 1999 Volvo V70
  By Daddy of two - September 23 - 10:00 am

  We bought our wagon certified from the local dealer and are in love with it so far. Drives great, super comfortable, tons of room and the best seats in the industry. The safety reviews and dealer certification sealed the deal for us. We owned the car for 6 months including one long road trip and could not be happier.

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  Very Happy - 1999 Volvo V70
  By justme1000 - July 4 - 3:33 pm

  One thing I have come to learn about these Volvos is that either they are very very good or very very bad. I did about 4 months worth of research and highly recommend doing a carfax report on interested vehicles. It seems that they either are notorious for electrical problems or trouble free other than routine mainteneance. I absolutely love my XC and I currently get 21MPG in the City and 27 on the HWY which really surprised me and more than makes up for having to use premimum gasoline. Do your homework and you will not be disappointed.

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  7 years of enjoyment - 1999 Volvo V70
  By red deg - June 29 - 11:06 am

  My Volvo V70 AWD XC has been a great car, never any problems - just regular maintenance. It still looks and runs great. Ive driven it across the county a couple of times with my 2 kids and we have all enjoyed the ride! I hope my 7 year old will enjoy it as his first car 10 years from now.

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  Perfect car all around - 1999 Volvo V70
  By Matthew A. - May 10 - 2:00 am

  This is by far the best family car imaginable. It is luxury all around, but maintains a sporty silouhette. The option of a third seat, the amazing space and all the options make it the only car I ever want to own. Its a perfect alternative to the cliche SUV or frumpy minivan.

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  Stuck on Volvo, but??? - 1999 Volvo V70
  By SWEDE IN COLORADO - April 23 - 4:10 am

  Owner of Volvos since 1972. Bought the 99 @15K. Now has 68K. Recent work: ABS/Trac Control Unit, Rear seal on Turbo. Prior: AC control unit under warr. Not sure as simple and well built as older models. Power surge is super - mileage good on highway, overall appearance and safety A+ for what is known as a "brick". Prior cars: 70-144, 74-164, 76-244. My other-- 86- 740 still runs great @222K and 25 mgp/town and very little upkeep costs. Just bought a 97T5 Wagon @ 104K, not sure will keep it. First order of bus to ck the T-belt - when they blow look to rebuild the engine, so I have been warned.

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  Nice family car - 1999 Volvo V70
  By Aaron B - April 15 - 10:00 am

  W ebought used and naw have 49K miles. There were definitely some significant electrical problems at first, but buyers should be aware that a recall has addressed this issue (at least for me). We have also experienced the ignition problems noted by others. Otherwise, a very nice alternative to a minivan for your family automobile.

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  1999 Volvo V70 - 1999 Volvo V70
  By GMRBimmerBoy - December 8 - 10:00 am

  I now have close to 90K miles on it and it is still running pretty good. However, there are a few problems that I have run into. The electrical system is a joke. I lost count of the number of times I have had to take my car to the dealer to have a headlight/tail- light/turn signal bulb replaced or rewired. If you buy this car, be ready to take it in for service on the electrical system frequently. On some cold mornings, the engine would not start for me. I have had to keep my foot on the gas at intersections (I have a manual tranny) to keep it from stalling. That usually fades away after about 5 minutes after starting the engine. Beside those bugs, an excellent car.

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  Pretty decent car! - 1999 Volvo V70
  By jb99v70 - February 24 - 4:30 am

  Bought this car in January and its been a pleasure to own. I got it VERY cheap, and all I had to do was put new tires on it and about $700 worth of suspension work. Other than that the car has been pretty much trouble free. No break downs. Check engine light pops up about once a week. But usually goes away. Drivers door window pack isnt working right. A/C works when it wants to. One door doesnt lock and the car seems to think one door is open always. So just removed dinger and light fuses. Tailgate panel still makes noise even with new clips. A couple creaks and rattles. Gas mileage is pretty bad for a wagon. About 14 city 25 highway. But it has been a decent car for the price.

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  Running well - 1999 Volvo V70
  By driver110 - July 28 - 6:25 pm

  We purchased this V-70 over a year ago. Yup, the tail gate cover was loose, but it was easy to fix. Oxygen sensor went out, a little pricy but another easy fix. Gets 22.7 city and 28.9 hwy which increased a bit with new plugs. Overall this is a great little car, I hope to run it to 300,000 which is where my last two Fords gave up the ghost.