1999 Volvo V70 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

This car thinks it's a tank. Sturdy frame has absorbed collisions from front and back with little damage. Other vehicles towed away while the Volvo drives off. Handles well on both dry and wet roads. Loves to play in the snow. Quirky electronics required far too many new bulbs and fuses when first bought. Transmission replaced before car reached 75,000 miles. Had much better results with an independent mechanic rather than the local dealership.

with 265bhp it pulls fairly well for a big estate 150mph with not much hassle the handling is very good for such a large car as it has an independant rear end that i dont think the 2wd has. the build quality is very solid and i cant fault it. the only down side is the price of some of the parts and the fact the tyre wear has to be within 2mm front to back oh and not to mention an average of 21mpg! i never thought i would buy a volvo as i always thoought of them as old man cars but as i needed 7 seats i dont have many options other than 4x4's and people carriers so bought this just for the sake of it and if im honest i am converted! i would deffo consider another volvo!

Go hard. Go anywhere. Try to destroy this car. I encourage you. This car does everything it can to stop you killing your self.

had this car for ages, it was nippy, good on braking and cheap to maintain.

This is my seventh volvo, only one died of natural causes (a '69, 142 with 348,000 miles) pulling a trailer from Florida to New England. Approaching 300K, youngest has this V70 at college. Parts are cheap, but I do all my own work...

Performance is not too impressive, but a nice muscular feel with the turbo. The combined lag from the AWD and the turbo can get a bit frustrating. Handling is decent, brakes are decent. But be warned: Its a heavy car, and it shows in both areas. Superb bad weather car. Build quality is typical Volvo: Outstanding. Appearances are pretty modest, but I rather like it. Repairs can be a bit costly, and gas mileage is in the low 20s. Fun factor: 5/10

*Performance - Acceleration is awsome, top speed is even better. Handling is exelent thanks to the AWD system. *Build Quality - No squeaks or rattles, some repairs have been needed. *Appearance - Quite boring inside, but amazing exterior styling and colour. Lazerblue pearl. *Cost of ownership - poor gas mileage expensive maintenance.

Slow off the line, handles better then a truck, accelerates fast after turbo is spooled. However its a bit dowdy looking, but very comfortable. The power trains on Volvos are solid, however many of the ford made accessories are not, over $1000 in repairs in a year from the neglect of the previous owner, runs great now; needed fluids changed, radiator, and brakes and rotors. Therefore costs of ownership are obviously higher, including the sub par gas millage of 24 highway, 19 city. Since the car is lifted and the suspension is stiffened, its about as fun to drive average american sedan. Insurance is just about the cheapest of any car.

---DO NOT SERVICE CARS AT DEALERS, $$--- Its a great suv alternative, and great for us that live in the snow belt. repairs are like any other European import. 17 city/26 HWY. drives like great, enough power. Would buy it anyday over a new kia/ford focus. 170k on my car, the big repairs so far: ball bearing, rear self leveling shocks, and now a bent brake rotor. Also various small maintenance, timing belt, brakes, plugs and wire, burnt out electronics, ect.

Its a solid car. there are many things I would rather be driving than a Volvo Wagon (cough MK V GTI). But there are also many things I would rather not be driving than a Volvo Wagon that I know wont break down, and will be worth what I payed for it when I sell it later.