2004 Volvo V70 - Well Thought Out
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
- I usually get disappointed in whatever car I'm in with some little thing, or many little things, that you take one look at and think, "Why would they do that?". The V70 is different. When Volvo sets a goal, they reach it and then some.
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I never knew my Volvo wagon had a built-in booster seat in the back until I saw this video. Then I went out and checked, and I do! Huh.
That's crazy.
I noticed it in the owners manual, went out and checked. I do not have one. :(
@@peterkowlessar7823 in all honesty, that’s a good thing. The built in booster seat hurts other functions, and makes the seats uncomfortable.
read your owners manual fully
@@peterkowlessar7823 nor do I
As a Swede i use the first two minutes of this video as motivational encouragement before going to work ^^
Beeing swedish, this warms my heart every time i watch this video. And by all means, Rob, you are so right. I own two of these puppies myself, one t5 and one 140hp, black and topaz. I will never sell these cars for the rest of my life. Good for us wiewers that Robert is feeling better, keep those videos coming man!
Swedes damn you guys for allowing American car companies to screw the pooch! Saab was a great car safe fun to drive and all the Volvos Ive owned for the most part(the V40 1st gen was a little more needy) where great cars. Now well the Chinese own the company and because of that no thank you plus the new cars look like utter manure.
I can see you Swedes love making cars. I have owned a 940 estate for 11 years now and love it to bits. Might change for a V70 in a decade's time lol
The love and happiness in this video gives me back faith in humanity.
I just bought a 2004 V70 last week! Near perfect condition. 226000 miles. I love it! I've had 7 or 8 Volvos, and twice they saved my life!!
My V70 R is a stunning estate car that smokes almost everything on the road and with so much comfort.Volvo for life!!!!!
Changing the oil on a Volvo v50 automatic gear box
i had a S60 R i miss those seats soo much my dad had a 1998 V70 R and those seats were amazing also any squeaks or problems you find in a Volvo of the ford era is fords fault
Pete King. I bought a 04 S60R about 6 months ago with 140,000km, one of only 100 cars imported to Australia.
And have to say it is the most awesome car I have ever owned...and I've owned a LOT of cars!
I LOVE IT! :)
No, my S70 automatic has squeeks and sounds as well, 1997.
@peter ahh that R makes all the difference lol
If you can find one of these in the U.S. with a manual transmission buy it. They're great cars.
Just did and i'm going to hold you to it stranger.
You found a manual?
What's wrong with an automatic though?
@@Acrum99 The automatics are not very reliable, valve body etc.
@@mattgraham4340 Only the early models, they were improved later on. And still, I have a 2001 S60 automatic and it shifts really well.
So many of the "experts" piss on Volvos... For the money, the quality and the durability, you can't find a better car.
There is no better car, regardless of price
now imagine a comapny made a sportscar using allot of bits and bobs form volvo and has same attitude on safety and reliability
Sanny Folkesson It would end up being too heavy honestly.
@@bandombeviews6035 not necessarily
@@sannyfolkesson2226 You mean like the 600bhp Polestar 1?
Oh my god. I never knew anyone else had an obsession with Volvo wagons... I LOVE them. This must be why I like your channel so much.
This is a car that holds a special place in my heart. And its when I go on a road trip during the summer, and I encounter a looong line of cars going 20 below the speed limit. Whats in front? A volvo V series with a caravan the size of the taj mahal on the back, in a clowd of blue/white smoke.
Aaaah the sweet emotions
V70 R is a beast for its time and will scare many new cars.
Volvo seats from the 850 to present are absolutely comfortable.
The plactics area bit iffy but don't fail or wear quick
Totally agree with your last statement about Volvo as a company. They have always had care for not only their customers but for the environment too. Volvos have character that makes other brands just feel like appliances
Environment this, environment that
Couldn't agree more. I had a 1994 Volvo 850 turbo. I miss that car more than any other car I've ever owned. That car taught me about preventative maintenance. If you take care of your car, it will take care of you.
My wife and I presently have three Volvos - in the last 5 years we've owned six. Two 2000 LPT manual gas C70's (still have one - sold the other one as we drove it 192 miles the last year) and a number of V70's.
The V70's we still own are a 2002 V70 auto with 245K miles (394K km) on it (used for trips to Sweden three times/year) - bought for £800 with 209K. Runs like a clock and like new inside - an oil change with filter ever year and a transmission dump at the same time and the car purrs and shifts like new.
The other is a 2005 XC70 (auto AllWheel drive). It now has 190K on the engine and we just came back from a 1,923 mile trip to Switzerland and back - average fuel consumption - 47 mpg (US).
Oh yeah, perhaps I should mention the V70's are both Volvo's amazing D5 (five cylinder) diesel.
Each C70 were hand built in Uddevalla, Sweden by a team who built the car from scratch - which means every C70 handles very different. One of ours felt light and nimble, the other one heavy and solid - but both were/are a delight to drive (seats, remember)..:)
Our cars - all of them - are rock solid - not a squeak anywhere and the leather interiors are like new. All they need are normal sensible care - just like most things..:)
Christerart1 Don’t forget that the first generation V70 had an Audi engine Block..! So the parts aren’t too sketchy to find. (Mine has an Audi engine currently, and that with only a few adjustments to engine alignment…)
I have yet to venture into Europe in my 2005 XC70 (with 203K miles) but will be going down to Mallorca during this year.
My 2004 Volvo S60 non turbo, with 215,000 km, still looks new inside and out from regular use. Best vehicle I've ever had. Comfort and safety is second to none. Even the doors close as new and there's zero rust. Love it!
Robert of Aging Wheels: "wow this 5 cylinder sounds so good!"
Me: *chuckles in 3.7 Colorado*
I bought a 04 S60R about 6 months ago with 140,000km, one of only 100 cars imported to Australia.
And have to say it is the most awesome car I have ever owned...and I've owned a LOT of high performance cars!
Volvo gives you so much more than just about any other car, it really is a beautifully balanced & thought out car.
I LOVE IT! :)
@John how is support in OZ and NZ with volvo...maintenance wise...im immergrating to NZ ...i want to still own a volvo s60 t5...
Great video!
I've owned eleven Volvo 240's, most of them wagons.
wow! I've owned one 940 wagon (and I still own it), its got 222k miles though so I don't know if I'll ever need a second one.
Only owned one. 1979 245 GLE. And I loved it. Drove London to Madrid and back (plus used it in Madrid for a year).
Eleven? That sounds like 10 of them has broke down? ;)
7 months on and I LOVE my V70 so much, its is comfiest car I’ve owned!
Now imagine that engine with a manual transmission.... Beast.
1998 C70 T5 manual here, I made my purchase decision on a test drive immediately when I accelerated to a freeway. I had a stupid grin on my face all the way back.
My 99 V70 is a manual as well, and I too can confirm that it’s a beast...! ^^
Exact. I drive a 2003 V70 170 Hp., My children still ask to let the car sound like a racecar. :)
Crashed with a volvo s80 T6 in a tree at high speed and could put in R and drive home without any problems.
I drove my S80 straight through a brick wall..... The wall lost
Wet Lettuce Thats nothing , i hit my S80 with the atmosphere , guess what i landed on the moon
Since you been to the moon can you confirm the flag that the Government said Neil Armstrong planted is actually up there or was it just a big hoax?
S80 vs Nokia 3310: Place your bets!
I crashed my 960 into a barrier wall on the highway and walked away. Anything else I probably would have been killed thank God I was in a volvo
VOLVO!
I actually just bought an S60 T5M with low miles!
I started to love these cars when i was 4 years old
I just purchased an 02 S60 2.4T with 199K miles. Delightful drive, I love it.
I have a 2002 V70 Cross Country, which has a 5-cyl 2.3L low-pressure turbo gasoline engine. I am never upset about stopping at traffic lights because I get to accelerate again and enjoy that wonderful noise.
My V70 2003 is now at 43500 km (27000 miles). Had it since it was new. I've been very happy with it.🇸🇪
Mine is a 2002 D5 and it has done 545000. All lights and buttons work. The leather is as good as new... Starts and stops like a dream. The most comfortable car ever.
My dad had an older v70 and it had 250,000 miles until my dad got a new car, best car ever built in my opinion
Not sure why you have an obsession but so do I. They're stylish, practical and fun to drive. I want a 2019 V90 Cross Country so bad.
The first guy in history to get off on the sound of a Volvo engine.
Nice review! You're absolutely right about Volvo trying to make their cars as good as possible rather than making as much money as possible. Will keep checking out your videos 👍 Greetings from the land of Volvo, Sweden 🇸🇪
Exactly. They actually care for families and peoples lives. Thats the huge plus in my book.
I am on my third V70 now. I had one from '98, one from 2000 and my current is an 2008. The first 2 both reached 460000 km before I got rid of them. And the engines were still running perfectly.
My current is at 360000 and running like it was new.
I just it the jackpot. I just purchased a 2007 V70 2.5 T FWD one owner 135 k miles super clean. After the purchase the previous owner informs me he just had the 100 k service do @ 2,500 Dollars not counting the 4 new tires he just put on. Total Price for car, $2,500. I am in Volvo heaven. First time for me so I am stocked.
I've got two V70s. One D5 Diesel in Europe and one 2,5 Turbo XC in the US. Those things are the only car you'd ever need.
Güzel araba
I own a 04 s40 the look is back in fashion drove from South Australia to Northern Territory,drove 10 hours a day 110k on cruise no back ache love my volvo
Man I loved this review! I just bought a 2001 model and like you I am so pleased with the car. Thanks again, you brought a lot of smile and laughter to me tonight watching this! =D
i used to have one, it does have a weak slushbox , the solenoid block wears out which results in bad shift flaring. The rubber bushings in the front control arms wear out fast...
The engine is almost bullit proof and very fast. (250km/h) It has 20 valves, variable cam timing on the exhaust cam, coil on plugs, it can run frugal when you are gentle with the throttle but when you get on it it turns into a true gasguzler.
The turbo is a Mitsubishi tdo4-16-something with internal wastgate. This wastegate and it's port is prone to cracks which hurts spool-up time.
And it has an electronic throttlebody that goes bad (shitty italian Magneti-Marelli part! Same deal as on a Maserati GT, expensive part! )
Other then that it is a great roadtrip can. The best seats in the automotive world. They are even better then the ones in the 850
Throttle body is a bullet-proof Bosch here. Valve body problems were mostly sorted out in 2003 (and there's Sonnax). Turbo is water-cooled and will run forever for average driver.
Also I don't know why nobody mentions these P2 Volvo's reject to rust...
These old Volvos are worth preserving and they are future classics in my opinion. Ive got a 2007 V70 with all the goodies: factory trailer hitch, xenon headlights, painted trim all around, fancy radio, 16" alloys on 205/55 tires (some models cam with 195/60 tires), 6 Speed Automatic and the glorious D5 2.4 Liter Inline 5 Diesel engine.
Mine is a late 2nd gen D5 so its the best version of the D5 you can get: It has a DPF and EGR but its still Euro4 and therefore not problematic at all.
I will disassemble the intake manifold assembly soon to clean it out and possibly delete the swirl flaps and the EGR. I could just unplug the EGR valve and see if that pisses the ECU off enough to go into limp or throw codes.
It sounds really amazing for an old diesel. Doesn't knock at all, cold starts are no problem and its really smooth once warmed up.
Suspension needed some work in the front done, tires needed replaced and the car had a full brake job recently.
Its in better shape now than what it looked like when I bough it.
I have a 2001 xc70 with now 230000 miles. I owned him for 6 years. I love the crap out of this car. When taking road trips I have no complaints with the car. He's responsive for passing and my cabin have no squeaks or rattles. I will always own a Volvo XC and my Toyota Supra.
This is indeed a very Well Thought Out Twinkle
Bought an 09 S60 D5 here in the UK in July - just 46,000 miles and I'm absolutely loving it. Even the D5 sounds surprisingly good, and 295ftlb torque is a lovely bonus!
Great video as usual. I came across your channel somehow via a video by Technology Connections. By your video of you fixing his Nissan Figaro, I now know HIS name, but you two never mention your names. Anyway, LOVE your videos, sense of humor and thoroughness in your videos. I too love Volvo wagons and after years of lesser cars, (also, my wife said to me one day, "Scott, I'd feel better if you drove something from THIS century." I was driving a 1990 Australian Ford Capri. So, after much searching I found a super rare 2005 V50 T5 M66 Sport. Which means it has the turbo five, a six speed manual and is lower than regular non-sport V50s. Fantastic car. So anyway, maybe someday you will read this. Take care and keep it up!
My 2000 V70 (IIgen) has the mileage of almost 3/4 of the way to the moon and I still it runs like a dream! Loving it!
Great review. I love Volvo's because they fly under the radar but to those in the know are great sleeper cars! :)
I love Volvo. They literally saved my life, I'm only 18 and they got themselves a life time customer because of their safety. I was able to walk away from an 80 mph rollover crash.
That's a very nice good-news story to hear about
Wow!!! Very impressive!!!
Wow!!! Very impressive!!!
Had a crash with an older Ford Transit (frontal colission) while driving my 2006 XC70. (the driver of the van came in my lane)
The Ford was taken to the scrapyard because of extensive damage to... well everything - i drove my Volvo away with shredded front- busted lights, bumper, radiators (two out of three), bent hood ect- straight to the repairshop that was 20min away. looked like I have been to hell and back. The radiator wasn't leaking that much so i took a gamble. got it back 2days later- looked like new.
Still drive it every day. definitely the safest car I have driven. And the fastest for its size +weight.
I crashed into a Chevy Traverse suv last year and broke its axle. It was probably totalled with all the damage it had. The xc70 I was driving had a busted bumper and headlight. Not even fender, hood or radiator damage. I just drove home.
Which is kind of ironic because the P2 platform that this car is constructed on is in fact a... Ford Mondeo (or Fusion for you Americans).
@@Stoney3K you’re thinking of the Ford focus based P1 platform , the P2 was a Volvo
@@oskarsuc Second series P2 was developed further by Volvo, but the first series is the Mondeo/Mazda 6 base. The current EUCD plarform used for the V40 and V60 is still Ford.
@@Stoney3K Yes, but the changes were extensive to the point that the cars have little to do with one another
I bought a 122s brand-new in 1967. It was a cool car but it could not take a beating, at least from this young driver. I actually had several, and combined them for parts. I've had a series of Subarus because I needed 4 wheel drive and they were the first. But there were a lot of weaknesses in each one. I came back to Volvo with my xc70 which now has about 230k miles. I feel that is the kind of car I always wanted, solid, competent and comfortable. Here in Vermont we used to say that you drive a car until it no longer casts a shadow. At 16 years and counting, there isn't a spot of rust on that car.(How do they do that?) In winter, this machine will go anywhere. Overall, I rate it as 'pretty good.' In Vermont, that is a high complement. My wife and daughter say it's time for me to get a new car. No, it's not.
You don't have an unhealthy obsession with Volvo wagons. You have an entirely reasonable obsession with Volvo wagons. They are brilliant.
I bought a 04 s60 with the d5 motor, I've had a few old BMW's and some other German stuff, the volvo blows them all away I wish I had bought one eailer
Owned a 98 V70 in the California desert . used to go off roading to desert techno parties and it never missed a beat. wonderful wonderful wonderful car, this guy's not kidding.
Loved your video! Just got a 1998 V70XC myself and your video is perfect for validating my choice. Btw, you can lubricate squeaky hinges
I've owned one of these, the 5 pot sound is indeed very addicting and I now hate driving my current turbocharged 4 cylinder despite it being faster while being more economic for a similar size and weight car. However, the ridiculous turning circle and the lack of traction in corners on wet roads (which is 75% of the time where I live) despite running good tyres killed it for me, and the character of the engine put me in trouble with the law multiple times. The most enjoyable car I ever had was a Volvo 740, mostly because of it being a small RWD landyacht that still kinda handles, and I'm still dedicated to find a late mint automatic (yes, I prefer slushboxes, unfortunately they're rare in Europe) turbo estate one one day. Having the 5 cylinder engine in a 740 would be perfect, however that's illegal in my country.
It's also illegal to be a European that prefers automatics unless you're disabled or over 70
@@WhatTheHell919 Do you also need manual choke, manual timing, manual idle control, manual priming...?
Also, I am disabled, but that's not the reason why I prefer a torque-convertor auto over manual or one of those robotic "automatics" with (a) clutchplate(s).
Now, who touched you? 🤡🤏
@@Candisa Chill, I was just joking
Got a 02' v70 d5 as first car recently and I am in love! Just have the same Interior as you :-)
got my second XC70... a 2004 previously a 98 .... loving the seats and everything avout it .....
dope video. I have a 2005 v70r and i totally get where you're coming from. I've owned 22 different vehicles and this one really speaks to me. keep up the good work. sub'd.
This is youtubes old Topgear Grand tour. Love vids Keep up the great work.👍
The main problem with these (I had a 2004 S60 2.4i and a 2005 S60R) is all the damn bushings go bad and the motor starts rattling around. Replace the motor mounts, especially the upper one, and everything tightens up nicely. Something about recyclable rubber.
They did something about eco rubber. Mine were replaced with new OE few years and like 80k miles ago (20% was gravel), they hold up very well.
Thanks for mentioning the 300 series. I've got a 1983 360 and it's awesome.
martij30.......my first ever volvo was a 340 in the late 80,s..........besides the odd mercedes ive owned volvos ever since.......currently running a v40 d4 with 11k on clock - love it.
Aging Wheels: (accelerates heavily) okay enough of that, I don’t want to ruin the transmission.
Aging Wheels not even 5 seconds later: (accelerates heavily) OMG I LOVE THAT.
We have a 2003 XC70 2.5T.. that was specially ordered new.. it now has 243,000 miles and still drives beautifully we are also averaging 26 mpg which I think is great. It’s in ash gold with the beige and brown leather interior, I did a 0-100 km/h in it on my channel, it’s slow but whatever lol.
Mine is a 2004 S60 and still looks new at 132, 000 miles or 214,000 km. Love this car. The timing belt and pulleys is a breeze to change and the complete kit is cheap.
Belt set need to change in every what kilometers?
While all of them are reliable, I own the spec you want if you want ultimate reliability. It's the last model year (2008), so all the small things have been ironed out from it's long run of like 8 years. And it's the 2.4 naturally aspirated engine (170hp) with the 5-speed manual transmission. I bought it 2 years ago with 130,000km (80,000 miles), and I've driven it 30,000km (18,000 miles) since then with no issues what so ever. It is a road trip machine. I've gone on four long road trips, each around 3-5000km round trip to the very north of Sweden (up in the mountains fishing) and it hauls multiple people with loads of gear and never complains. Love this thing to death. I'm just a little sad that there will never be a car like it again. And it's not getting any younger, so naturally issues will occur sooner or later. I hope to keep on to it for as long as it is economically viable to do so. Then I will just jump to an EV. New cars with 4-pots are the most boring cars you can buy and so I will skip that and just go for an EV instead. I hope Volvo makes an EV wagon eventually. Maybe they would call it an EV60/EV90. I'd buy that.
I pick up a 2006 V70 tomorrow with the 2.4 20v - I can’t wait!
I have a 2007 V70 and I love it. Nice video!
Long-time fan of old Audis.. love that five-cylinder sound!
this car will save your life if you are unfortunate enough to have a crash............you will at least be able to walk away unlike other car manufacturers...........you only need your life saved once and you will know what i mean - thats why i always buy a volvo - volvo for life.
This was a selling point from my saleswoman. She said she has a person interested in the Volvo I bought who was a loyal Volvo customer and was in the market for a new one due to his accident. A Ford truck hit him going 60mph and he got out without a scratch.
My daughter was just in an accident with her XC70, she ran into a Ford SUV, my daughter, her friend and my granddaughter all walked out with only burns from the airbag gas, no cuts or brokern anything. I'm looking for another XC70, that car saved her life.
@@erikajennings9055 Volvo XC70! 😍😍😍
We were in a multi-vehicle crash, and lived to tell the tale. See my earlier post in this thread.
Actually an awesome review, thanks
I have an 04 v70 that is pushing 285,000 miles! Love it.
These Volvos have been used by a lot of police forces in Europe as highway patrol wagons for many years, just because they're so reliable.
Great cars. I've not long bought a 2000 V70 2.4T (200hp), with close as makes no difference 270,000 on the clock, and to be honest, at the moment, you wouldn't really know. Sure she has a couple of problems (one rear shock's gone, and tail gate struts are done), but nothing too serious as of yet. But, she sounds great when you drop a gear or two and give her a boot fool, and she just goes! In fact, she's so smooth going up the gears that you have to keep you're eye on the rev range... if you don't you're gonna red-line it before you even think know it.
Power of a sports car, handles fantastic, yet you have the safety and practicality of a big spacious, extremely comfortable, wagon that can pull a large trailer as well. It's one of the ultimate production cars in my view.
It's so comfy my mum falls asleep every time she sits in it.
Had an 1999 S40 before the V70... was a great car as well. Both of them had F-all rust on them. I've worked on cars more than quarter of the age with three-four times the rust. Both my Volvo's and most other people's that I've been under are pretty damn solid, despite being right next to the sea.
+S. Lawrie DO THESE VEHICLES LAST AND RUN FOREVER ?
+Edward Koepke I'd love to think so, but unfortunately sometimes they do die... Although just recently I was talking with another Volvo owner, and friend, and he was telling me about an old 240 that he seen down south with well over 500,000 miles, thats about 20 times around the earth... And the best bit... The guy had never even had the head off. Just regular servicing and using all Volvo parts.
+S. Lawrie they EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR ??? WHICH VOLVO IS BETTER THE WAGONS OR SEDANS?
OR ARE THEY TOO MUCH OF A MONEY PIT?
+Edward Koepke Depends where you buy parts. Volvo parts are expensive, but they last. I do almost always buy second hand, and for the V70 second hand parts are quite cheap because there are a lot of them. I personally don't see the point in the sedan.
Wagons are undoubtedly the better vehicle. contrary to popular belief, having a wagon doesn't add that much weight (the 2000 V40(wagon) is only 20KG heavier than the S40(Sedan)), and I'd say they look sleeker.
So for a little extra weight, which makes no difference at all performance wise, you get much much more practicality, and a better looking car.
It baffles me as to why people buy sedan versions of any car.
Any car can become a money pit, depends on how you treat it, and how its been treated before. But Volvo's tend to be a bit more reliable.
I've had two of these, initially dictated by needing a 7 seater, The 2.4 turbo I had is undoubtably the most capable all round car I've ever owned. Oh, it turned out to be clocked and had 270k (actual) miles when I sold it... Currently have an XC90 which is ok - the kids got bigger...
Just purchased my 1st Volvo. 02 T5 with standard 5-speed. Excited to get it stage 0 !!
You should hear my V70, it's straight piped... Soooo good!
Yep got a semi straight pipe and it sounds awesome when cold starting
I own a S60R and i love it! 5 cylinder power!!!
Don't think I've ever seen a review who didn't love these things!!
I just love this car :) I have 2005 manual with D5. The sound of 5 cylinder is amazing :D
"..the cupholders still aren't large enough to hold my luggage" made me laugh out loud
Nice. I have owned an 850, a P26 (this one) and a V70III. This P2 version has a better overall finish, but I like the 850 better, because you are much more engaged in the driving experience. More noise, more road feel. And it is as square as can be, which is taking coolness one step beyond. Oh yeah - one serious design flaw is the handbrake on the model you have driven. Feeble and prone to fail, actually potentially leading to dangerous situations.
I just purchased my 4th Volvo wagon online a couple of months ago. This one is a 2010 V70 R-Design w/184k miles. 184k miles you say? Not worried a bit because it was a one owner car maintained at the selling dealership since new. It drives like a dream and with a purchase price slightly over $5k probably the cheapest in the US for sale. The 3.2 engine is smooth with no leaks and the transmission shifts perfectly. Everything works. I park it next to my 2007 Volvo S80 V8 which is another great set of wheels. Volvo's have been flying under the radar for years.
Recently purchased a 2008 S60 2.5T. Dealer serviced since new. ALL service records since new.....everything! 85 records on carfax, all regular service...no accidents. All wearable parts replaced within the last 30k miles by the original owner. New timing belt/water pump, engine mounts, all new bushings, wheel bearings, springs, shocks, struts, brakes, rotors and calipers. If it was a wear and tear item..it was replaced. Previous owner was a fanatic. 153,000 miles (highway only..was a commuter car, 15k per year. Perfect factory paint, perfect tan leather interior, perfect carpet. Best $4000 I ever spent! Thought I was buying for my 16 year old but I fell in love with it on the way home. Giving him my 70,000 mile 2006 BMW X5 instead.
If you were in my area I would happily let you drive my 6 speed V70r. It is a ton of fun and very underrated.
Great review! Thank you.
My friends used to laugh at me because I always wanted a Volvo wagon or a Subaru Outback. Now I drive a Smart ForTwo because I don't care what they think.
You drive a smart car? That's more than enough reason to laugh at you.
I have a 2004 V70 20T and I love it. It’s worth nothing but worth its weight in gold to me. Low engine mileage, only 63,000 miles when I got it last year, clean, good shape. Love to drive it, and I’m in the trade and drive every make every day but still prefer my V70 when driving home. Trust me, modern cars are rubbish.
I loved my Volvo 240 wagon. I'd like to see Rob adopt one and treasure it.
I currently have a 99 v70 xc awd with black 19 inch type r volvo wheels and i love the thing, its one of the most well built cars ive had and ive had hondas of the same generation.
I've had 5 Volvos, 2 240s, a 245 (written off) another 245, and a S70. Miss the 245 and the S70. They were excellent, strong, durable cars. Never fast, but strong!
The Volvo seats are the only ones which make it possible for me to drive 350-400 miles in a row without having to stop for a break.
As the owner of an xc70, I only have 3 gripes: 1) it doesn't have coin holder slots in the center console. 2) there is only one "lock" button on the driver's and passenger's door, meaning that instead of just being able to choose between pressing "lock" or "unlock", if I want to unlock all of the doors after a single door has been opened, I have to press the button to lock all of the doors, and then press it a second time to unlock them; it's kind of annoying. 3) the gas charged liftgate supports are buried between the roof and the headliner (instead of just bolted on the outside like most cars) meaning that if I ever have to change them I have to pry off at least 3 plastic trim panels; it's WAY MORE work than it should be. Aside from that, great car, and yes, it is EXTREMELY comfortable :)
I wouldn't worry about the buried gas struts, my 94 850 still has it's original struts and they're fine.
Yeah they seem to last a long time, and I've pulled apart all of the trim and headliner in the rear in my 2006 XC70. It took me about 30 min to take off all the trim from the B-pillar back. Getting to both shocks for the liftgate should only take 10-15 min.
Just love this all out Volvo praise.👍❤️
I had a 960 wagon as my first car about 9 years ago. It was amazing. I got it for 700 dollars, and it lasted for 6 months but it was fun. Mine is an isolated case. Volvos are pretty reliable.
I have an XC70 2.9 litre petrol twin turbo with Polestar optimisation... 329bhp and absurd torque. I love it to bits.
I love the engine noise of a 5-cylinder and my moms 2004 toyota sienna has the 3.3 vvt-i engine and it sounds amazing
A really reliable and high-quality car. It has a unique driving feel. It has a soul. I've had a lot of cars (vw, honda, citroen, fiat), but I still remember Volvo
Ive been trying to find a through review on thus car because im looking at buying a 2007 v70, thank uoi dearly
Older volvos had kinda bad plastics, on the First gen XC90, V70, S60, S80 the housing for the electric chair switch kept breaking, the seat belt trim on the B pillar was eaten into by the constant pulling and retracting of the seat belt and finally the speaker cover rattled just to name a few. But all in all they were one of my Favourite cars to own!
I have my 2002 V70 for over 7 years now. Best car i have ever owned.
Such a nice wagon!!
Also, the same platform offered the AWD S80 with that insane Yamaha(!) V8 jewel of an engine :)
The 315HP V8 first came in 2006 on the P3 platform. The S80 P2 biggest engine was the straight-6 turbo with 272HP
I don't understand all the negative remarks about the V70. I just bought one (2001 V70 XC 4WD X-Country) and found out that it's a GREAT car! I am very happy with it and after having owned a Volvo, I will NEVER buy any other model car.