2001 Volvo V70 T-5 review from North America
"Generally disappointed in our first Volvo - expected better quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headlights burn out every 10K miles.
Many interior plastic components are broken, or rattle and squeak, not appropriate for a premium car.
The remote locking is undependable at best. The dealer has re-loaded the software twice, then obviously given up.
Front tie rods required replacing at 30K and 60K.
Water has been entering the passenger side via degraded door seals at 70k - dealer will have to replace these at a way too much cost.
Very poor in winter driving - hopefully special tires will help this year.
General comments?
All mechanical/drive train systems have worked flawlessly.
The car has loads of power and practically no turbo lag.
Handling is good, but one must accommodate the serious torque steer under hard acceleration.
Hopefully we will never have an opportunity to benefit from the crash safety features, but it is nice to know the car has strengths in this area.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L turbo Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 143 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th September, 2004 |