Overview & Reviews
A new high-performance model, the V70R, making 300 horsepower, will be available later in the year. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and an audio unit with a CD and cassette player grace the interior of the 2.4 and 2.4T. The latter also gets real wood trim. For the all-wheel-drive version, the 2.4 turbocharged engine receives a small bump in displacement and horsepower. Rain-sensing wipers and OnCall Plus (the telematics system) are available, and two new colors, Titanium Grey and Ruby Red, brighten the exterior.
- Superb comfort, plenty of safety equipment, solid construction, available all-wheel drive.
- Gets expensive when you start adding options, tight rear legroom.
User Reviews:
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2003 V70 2.4 Turbo - 2003 Volvo V70
By Not Bad - September 17 - 3:23 amOh my. This is my third Volvo. For a 50 ton wagon it is tight. 207HP stock, in dash phone plus all the goodies. Top speed reported at 125 plus easy. Comfort 10+ Highway zip 10+ Love it.
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Great Family Car - 2003 Volvo V70
By bkd1195 - July 23 - 10:00 amThis car is better than any mini van. This car is much safer. We love the built in booster seats. They are the perfect height, the seat belts dont cut into the kids necks as they did in a store bought booster. The car drives and handles great. My wife has an S60 and I feel the ride is even smoother in the V70.
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OK, but Not Like the Good Old Days - 2003 Volvo V70
By VolvoGrl - July 5 - 6:13 pmI bought the V70 after owning a 240 wagon. The V70 is OK, but its not like the old days. The car is comfortable and gas mileage is great for something this size. I am, however, disappointed in Volvos apparent decline in quality. Ive had to return to the dealer about 5 times in the first two and a half years to replace shoddy parts, including the steering wheel which just sort of crumbled and the power steering reservoir which cracked. Brakes went at 40k. After owning only Volvos in my adult life, will I buy another? Sadly, no. I think Volvo now delivers American quality with a European price tag.
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Station Wagon Fever - 2003 Volvo V70
By Nicole - April 15 - 9:13 amGreat car! I wanted a car that would provide me comfort, safety, space, and so much more. This car does everything! When I go shop, I actually have a place to put my items. The leather seats are A+ I couldnt ask for a better made car. The craftsmanship is excellent for the price. We bought our V70 used, so we didnt lose a lot of money. We also paid like 11k in the end and had equity in the car. Just shop around!
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Luxary at an affordable price - 2003 Volvo V70
By Zaro R. - January 26 - 10:00 amWe have been pretty happy with this car. It drives well, and great fuel economy for the size. We took this car up the mountain 5 time a year, on camping trips. Last couple of years we have been towing a 2500lb pop-up camper and I sometimes when the traffic is clear, drive at 80-mph with no problem. I wished I would have bought a XC70, but this is good enough for us. The only qualm we have is the volvo maintenance cost...it is very expensive!
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Our Family Car - 2003 Volvo V70
By Arne Fagerli - July 10 - 7:20 pmWe bought this car almost a year ago and have driven 10,000 miles with it. 1,000 miles into the ownership the automatic transmission had to be replaced. I am so happy that we bought warranty on the car, so all we had to pay was the $250 deductable. We love the practicality of the Volvo V70. We have a baby, so space is very important and this car has enough space for the 3, the stroller and then some. The interior is nice, super comfortable seats and very good sound from the premium sound system. It is also a big plus to have the original navigation system, which is hard to find on used Volvos. My only complaint is the quality. It is far from the level of Honda. Other than that it is great
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A Good Solid Car - 2003 Volvo V70
By Chicago Matt - November 1 - 10:00 amI have owned this car for about three months. It spends most of its time in the city, where it does very well. Where it really shines, however, is on the highway. We took a 2,000 mile trip and it was amazing - comfortable, smooth, quiet and fun to drive in the mountains. On the highway, I got 28 mpg. In town, it is closer to 16 mpg (all stop and go). The acceleration makes it fun to drive. The brakes are awesome. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a solid, high-quality and versatile people and stuff mover (who doesnt want an SUV or minivan).
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T5 review - 2003 Volvo V70
By matncal - January 7 - 2:00 amOk, its been only two weeks since Ive had this car, but I really am enjoying it. Previous car was a 00 BMW 328, so my standards are high. The interior is nicely laid out with a feel of quality and quiteness to the cabin. Like one of my friends said " its like driving a pillow". Unfortunately, the cabin is so "airtight" that when you do open the moonroof it does make a vibrating noise. One compliant: When shifting the automatic transmission, its wishy washy...you have to be sure that its really in reverse rather than neutral.
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Amazing, Sweet and Sexy - 2003 Volvo V70
By Volvotopia - June 6 - 2:00 amI dont know what to say, this has got to be my most favorite volvo of all time.All those standard safety features, no wonder its the safest car in the world. The seats are so comfortable and there is plenty of cargo room for what ever your hauling.
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The most reliable car Ive ever owned. - 2003 Volvo V70
By ginia - May 14 - 7:43 amWhat an auto! Have regular maintenance performed, put in gas, and away you go. Replacing the sport type tires was expensive but other than that, there has not been one equipment failure or maintenance problem in almost 7 years. People who dont know Volvos think the wagon is new and are careful not to slam car doors into it. It gets 25 mpg in town and 31 on the highway - better than my 2009 S80.
