2001 Volvo V70 T5 review from North America
"FAST Luxury with the safety of a tank"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission had to be replaced at 7000 miles. However, many cars left sitting untouched for 6 years will have problems with any part of the car that has seals and fluids. I blame the transmission problem on under-use. I had a warranty to replace it, so my out of pocket cost was $0.00.
General comments?
This car is FAST. Who expects a stationwagon to have 250+ horsepower and to be able to blow any V6 "sports car" out of the water? My wife wanted a minivan and thankfully I convinced her our 2 kids and all their junk would be better off in the world's safest car. Trust me, if you have never driven a Volvo, make sure the first one you get behind the wheel of has a turbo attached to it. Thank you Volvo for making toting the family around extremely enjoyable!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4T Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 18500 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Avalon |
| Date of Entry | 29th June, 2008 |