Overview & Reviews

The 2.5T AWD model has been discontinued. New this year are revised headlamps and taillamps, color-keyed side moldings and lower sills, front grille and flat blade windshield wipers. The audio systems and front seats have been revised. The center console is new, and real wood replaces the fake stuff in the Premium Package. Run-flat tires are newly available, and a trip computer is now standard. The headlamp washers have been redesigned, rear park assist is newly optional and satellite radio preparation is available as a stand-alone option. The 2.5T gets color-keyed bumpers with chrome inserts, the geartronic transmission and foglamps as standard equipment. A wood steering wheel is newly optional. The T-5 gets more power this year, up to 257 horsepower. Speed-sensitive steering is standard, and black mesh inlays replace the aluminum pieces in the Premium Package.

• Superb front-seat comfort, wide variety of safety and luxury features, balanced ride and handling characteristics, lots of cargo space.

• Tight rear legroom, turbo lag and torque steer in T5 model, pricey optional equipment.

User Reviews:

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  Excellent all-round wagon - 2005 Volvo V70
  By dsensing - December 4 - 2:56 am

  We bought our 05 V70 from a friend who had put 93K business miles on it. All services done at Volvo dealer & all records present, two repairs & neither mechanical/automotive. Its Consumer Reports reliability ratings are actually higher than our sons Infiniti! Standard engine has all the power we need for a wagon. V70 was based on the S80 platform, so much more back seat room than my 05 S60. Great hauling room in back; if you dont want a SUV but need that, this car is for you. Front seats are best in the world, bar none. Auto-wipers are great! 3-position memory seat is great since my wife & daughter & I drive it. Maintenance not expensive if you have a good non-Volvo shop (we do).

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  great car - 2005 Volvo V70
  By volvolover2 - September 8 - 8:46 pm

  this is a great car. the rear leg room is a little short but it is pretty accomodating

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  V70 R a wolf in sheeps clothing - 2005 Volvo V70
  By sthpcfc - August 6 - 10:00 am

  What can be said that probably hasnt been said before by Volvo owners of the V70 R wagon? This car is awsome! I still cant get over the acceleration.The power kicks in so quickly and seems endless,though a touch of turbo lag from a standing start but thats easily forgotten, just as much as it is easy to forget your doing well over the speed limit. But thats what this car is all about, breaking the traditional rules of what a wagon should be in both power, comfort and most important of all safety . Forget those ugly looking SUVs whose days are numbered and look more closely at the V70 R wagon for your next purchase. Like me you will be pleasantly surprised by this car. Well done Volvo.

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  AWESOME!! - 2005 Volvo V70
  By JHWinick - August 9 - 5:36 am

  A perfect "no compromise" compromise. For those that need the features of a station wagon, but really desire the sportiness of a two-seater - this is the ticket. High performance, high comfort and high utility. An awesome automobile.

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  Not a soccer mom - 2005 Volvo V70
  By Buffalo Bob - March 28 - 1:26 pm

  After starting out looking at Volvo V70 Cross Country models and deciding theyre dogs - real soccer mom cars - I went through a number of SUVs up to and including a 4Dr Ford F150 P/U. Then gas hit $2.50 and someone reccomended I check out a V70R. I didnt even know they existed. Once I checked them on line goodbye to V6s & V8s... Fortunately my dealer had a used S60R to test drive so I got a taste - and began the process of getting a V70R. Build quality seems terrific. Performace with the 6 speed is excellent. Gas mileage is 23+ at the speeds the car performs best. And talk about stealth. I even passed a state trooper and he never noticed. After all its a Volvo wagon right? Cool!

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  3rd V70 in seven years. - 2005 Volvo V70
  By patrick sombsthay - March 17 - 12:53 am

  This is my third V70. It is a superb machine a lot more stylish than any minivan or SUV that eveyone is driving today. Superb ergonomics , beautiful lines , a lot of cargo room . THe wagon surprisingly is more economical than my Audi A4 sedan. I recommend it highly .

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  Volvo V70 -- the "alternative" SUV - 2005 Volvo V70
  By Tony - October 9 - 7:16 am

  This is my second V70. The first was a V70XC (Cross Country). The V70R, also an AWD vehicle, offers the best of all worlds. First it handles better than a car with its adjustable, computer- controlled chassis. It gets great gas mileage -- imagine a 5-cylinder engine (cheap to drive) that will crank out 300 horses when you want to have fun. Finally imagine the traction and versatility of an SUV in a luxury car that is loaded with safety features. As long as Volvo remains Volvo and doesnt morph into a Ford Country Squire, Ill be behind the wheel of a V70 indefinitely. Did I mention 300hp on an AWD wagon?

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  My First Volvo Wagon - 2005 Volvo V70
  By Kyang - January 30 - 4:30 am

  My Volvo V70 2.5T was delivered with two weatherstrips deformed and a noisy V- belt. They all gor fixed under warranty. The engine vibration is felt at idle and under accelaration. I think it is common for 5 cylinder engine (the Audi 5000 has the similar vibration). Once the engine is at cruising speed (~2000 rpm), it is quiet. The dealer service is excellence. It probably will be expensive after the warranty expires. The only anoying thing is the idle time before shut down the engine after a long drive (to prolong the turbo chargers life).

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  V70 2.5T Wagon - 2005 Volvo V70
  By Jude - November 20 - 1:36 am

  This is our second V70, we had the first for 4 years. Purchased the first wagon used, had minor issue with brakes, oxygen senor however nothing major. Our second V70, 2005 wagon purchased it used, great car, looks and drives great.

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  Good looking, comfortable cruiser - 2005 Volvo V70
  By direnius - July 14 - 2:42 pm

  Living in Istanbul with narrow street and lots of ups and downs I was a bit worried how this car would handle the city. But it did -even better than my previous V40. Its a joy to drive to work every day, but even more fun to drive around in the country side. Its audio (Dynaudio) is wonderfull, the power (2.0T) is more than enough to get the head start, needed once in a while and the comfort is unbeatable. What it lacks is a USB (or even AUX) connection. Thinking that one third of the price Renaults has both a MP3 playing CD player and a USB connection standart, this is something Volvo should be ashamed of. Still its a beauty and a more good looking station wagon is hard to come by.