Overview & Reviews

Last year's 2.4T model is now the 2.5T, with the same 208-horsepower engine as the AWD model. New option packages for the 2.5T include Convenience and Special Titanium trim packages -- both bundle a wide variety of desirable features, but the latter includes distinctive exterior cosmetic touches as well. Finally, bi-xenon headlights are now optional while the top-line Dolby audio system has been upgraded with more speakers and greater amplification.

• Superb comfort, wide variety of safety and luxury features, balanced ride and handling characteristics, available all-wheel drive.

• Gets expensive when you start adding options, tight rear legroom, turbo lag and torque steer in T5 model.

User Reviews:

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  Great drive - 2004 Volvo V70
  By Farbton - November 22 - 2:00 am

  Excellent car. Previous car was Passat Wagon. Although we like manual transmission of Passat (manual not available with higher output engine) the 2.5t is fun to drive and has a comfortable ride on the highway as well. Plenty of room with 3rd row seat.

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  Comfortable Highway Cruiser - 2004 Volvo V70
  By volvo-driver - November 22 - 2:00 am

  The vehicle is very comfortable for highway driving. The seats are superb. There is plenty of room and I get about 26 mpg. The engine gives acceptable performance in the city and highway. The steering is very accurate and nicely weighted for the highway. In the city the steering feels a bit sluggish. Highway handling is very nice. I the city its a little soft. The brakes, although they work well in a hard stop, make it difficult to modulate smoothly to a stop.

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  My First Volvo - 2004 Volvo V70
  By First Volvo - September 9 - 10:00 am

  Finally ditched the mini van (and all the squeaks, rattles, etc) and stepped up to the 2004 Volvo V70. Purchased the 2.4 Automatic, with Premium Package and Integrated Booster seats for my wife. She loves the car (and never lets me drive it!). Weve been on 1 road trip, with 4 adults, and everything fit fine, seating was comfortable, got great gas mileage. Best feature without a doubt is the integrated child booster seats. Love the heated seats!

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  There is no substitute - 2004 Volvo V70
  By JWSholtis - September 4 - 10:00 am

  I wanted a performance wagon that had to be "red". The only comparable vehicle from my perspective is the Audi S6 Avant. The "R" is a much better value. The build quality is "outstanding". The styling is a bit understated, but there are some very unique "R" touches that make it standout. I considered Audi A6 Avant, Audi Allroad, and VW Passat W8 wagons but felt the V70R was the best in the group based on performance, cargo capacity, features, color, and overall uniqueness (500 to be built). There is no substitute... If you can track down a V70R or a dealer with a open allocation, I suggest you move quickly because there are only 499 left!

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  Extremely Reliable, Extremely Safe & Fun - 2004 Volvo V70
  By MadeInJapan - August 24 - 11:16 am

  This is our 3rd Volvo and I would probably rate Performance & Fun to Drive as 10s if it wasnt for also owning a S70 that has an upgraded ECU. But this V70 is just phenomenal! No repairs! It has air bags everywhere even in the pillars so curtain airbags will inflate if youre in a side impact- very safe! We like the power off the line that this car offers and nimble steering although its a luxury car- great for tireless trips w/ the extremely comfortable seats. Upgraded to IPD swaybars & HD endlinks as well as a drop in K&N air filter. I knew these would make a difference in performance even before I bought the car...and well worth it! Also changed out the donut to a full size spare.

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  Its Been Fun - 2004 Volvo V70
  By RHS - June 22 - 5:40 am

  Sometimes there is a bright and fun momemt when I remember what this car will do. Mostly it is used in normal service where it functions admirably. But when it has the opportunity it is a brilliant and extremely well balanced road car. I love it. My only complaint is that Volvo-Ford copped out on the interior stuff--too much plastic especially.

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  Volvo V70R Wagon - 2004 Volvo V70
  By glkohlen - April 10 - 2:00 am

  Great, fun car to drive. Especially good on the road on a trip. Excellent navigation system. Four wheel drive is handy in inclement weather.

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  I got the 1st one! - 2004 Volvo V70
  By Paul F - April 10 - 2:00 am

  I waited 6 months to get this baby. Dark grey with Atacama. No nav, 6-speed, integrated boosters sunroof, etc. At 220 miles the rear diff exploded and had to be taken out and shipped back to Sweden. Had bad front wheelspin (and wheelhop) for a few weeks before I had the guts to ask what the deal was. By that time the front tires were gone. Ugly. 3 weeks on the rack. Only R with that problem to date. Powers great, seen 130MPH. Traded in my 1999.5 Audi S6 Avant.

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  Great Car - 2004 Volvo V70
  By Darkclaw13 - March 17 - 10:00 am

  This just a great Car

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  Great Wagon - 2004 Volvo V70
  By Andrikos - March 5 - 9:03 am

  Great wagon. Very comfortable, fun for the kids sitting in the 3rd row.