Overview & Reviews

The Volvo XC70 wagon gets a slight fuel economy improvement for 2010, while models sold in states with California emissions standards receive a cleaner partial-zero-emissions (PZEV) tailpipe emissions rating. All XC70s get some different interior trim and a new grille with a larger logo. The optional packages have also been reorganized and renamed, while the navigation system gets revised graphics and menus.

• Wonderfully supportive seats, ample cargo capacity, all-weather traction, plentiful safety features, available integrated rear booster seats.

• Poor fuel economy, lackluster base engine, dull handling, unintuitive navigation system.

User Reviews:

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  Electric network broke after 3 days - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By MM - September 7 - 5:36 pm

  Four days ago, I bought a new xc70. Was very happy and impressed by the look of the car & interior comfort. Yesterday, a brake failure signal start blinking & asked me to stop. I stopped & put the car in park & turned it off. Anyway, a big mess. The dealer service could not fix it the next day & gave me a loaner & stating it will take a week or more to find the problem. It is hard to digest this. Anyway, I hope they fix the car soon, although I do not know how I can be sure that the problem is fixed.

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  Great car - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By JD - June 9 - 5:36 pm

  This is the 4th Volvo I have owned and the first AWD. Since I do a lot of winter/mountain driving this made sense and roads I would have never made it up without chains, this car handeled like the roads were dry. Only two minor suggestions. The instrument panel doesnt show engine temp and the drivers side windshield wiper wont clear the hood and stay up when I want to clean the glass. Maybe in the 2011 model they can fix this. Otherwise Im very happy.

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  I got a deal - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By unclogum - November 9 - 1:20 pm

  Car was loaded with everything but parking sensors and power liftgate, A cream puff 2010 with 16,000 miles , a day at war with sales staff and a final offer 2 days later I got it for 26 grand. Thats one heck of a distance from the 43,000 it stickered for 2 years ago. Car is tight, room for my stuff, quite , has all the power I need and with no turbo takes regular fuel. I can go over 400 mile per tankful . I would have bought an Outback new at 32 grand, but this Volvo is more car. However keep in mind it takes one heck of a hit in its first 2 years. Mileage is what they claim , but hey if you drive a Volvo , you can afford it, right, of course right.

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  GET THE TURBO! - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By Kenneth Elkington - September 20 - 2:13 pm

  I have owned MANY different autos... including Mercedes and a couple o Porsches... but overall, this one really hits a lot of buttons: practicality, safety, styling, comfort, features and yes... performance! Volvo is offering a super incentive with SAFE and SECURE: 5 worry-free years of warranty, scheduled maintenance, roadside assistance and even "wear and tear"... plus either 0% x 72mos or $5k discount (I took the $5k). This is a very well executed design both visually as well as "fit and finish".

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  My 5th Volvo Wagon, My Last. - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By Endicott - March 16 - 2:23 pm

  Ive been a follower of Edmunds for many years, read many reviews, have had several higher end cars. Volvo has changed and Id love to talk to their CEO and tell him about the fall from grace. The new 6cyl. engine sounds like a vacuum cleaner and is too loud at cruising. Great seating. The transmission jumps when you are at idle. Several trips to the dealer for software upgrades; the Volvo tech also had it jump forward without applying the gas. My wife has an 08, five cyl. and is much quieter. Gas mileage is terrible- only 21 avg. on highway. This is not the Volvo of the past.

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  Great so far! - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By trailguy - November 23 - 8:40 pm

  This is a solid, well built car. The fit and finish is excellent. Considered a new 2010 Outback, but the Volvo won the day. Better financing, better trade in offer and more features and interior space. More comfortable interior, nicer design. True, its not as sporty a ride as the Subaru, but it still feels pretty solid. Engine is a little underpowered for the size of the car but seems to run better with higher octane fuel.

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  Leaping Transmission - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By Driven - November 4 - 12:30 am

  This is my second Volvo, with a BMW, Yukon, Jaguar, in between. My wife has had three and is happy, but not me. My XC70 has a transmission that makes a slight jolt forward at low speeds coming off a stop. It just jumps without my pressing the gas pedal and the dealer has tried software updates and other things but hasnt fixed it after several tries. Im not happy with this and wonder if the all wheel drive is the cause. Anyone else have this issue, because Im told there are no tech bulletins on this problem.

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  Nice Car - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By js - June 29 - 3:03 am

  Bought my XC70 a few weeks ago. Overall very happy with the car, smooth drive, lots of space, good safety features, clean and simple interior design, very comfortable seats and excellent visibility. Handles very well. My only criticism is the less than impressive fuel economy. Base engine is also a little sluggish at the lower end. Seems to perform much better when higher octane fuel is used. Solid family car.

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  Great Compromise - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By Mark - May 29 - 2:00 am

  Replaced Volvo S60 T5 (250 hp) and Lexus LX-450 (inline 6 at 218 hp) with 2010 XC70 T6. Key features: rear seat that folds into flat floor for transporting dogs, drivers seat I can sit in for an hour without my back hurting (sadly the reason I couldnt go with Audi), acceptable performance with 281 hp engine, nice mix of luxury features like highway manners at 90 mph. Delivered on all of the above at what seemed like a very competitive price compared with functionally equivalent vehicles from other manufacturers. Biggest drawback is having to refill gas tank so frequently.

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  Superb - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By Dbone - January 27 - 4:53 pm

  This is an extremely well put together vehicle. The perfect car for those not concerned with badge flashing (bmw, merc, etc)...A very understated luxurious ride...This car is literally an S80 inside...Same car with a cargo area... Cant say enough about how impressed I am with the quality of the ride and fit and finish. Fuel economy could be better but I knew this going in.... Sounds like a vault when closing the doors. Read comments about sloppy handling by some. Not the case with the adaptive suspension. I added 19 inch Volvo Erakir wheels as well so Im sure this improved handling too... Avoid the base 3.2 engine like the plague. Anemic compared to T6, which is very refined.