1999 Volvo S70 AWD Turbo review from North America
"Be very careful with AWD systems in Volvo"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In 4 years of ownership, dealer only repairs and maintenance, the angle gear has failed 3 times! This is an extremely expensive repair ($2800 or more). What is most distressing is that the dealer cannot say why this part continues to fail. It has been suggested that due to the highly sensitive nature of the suspension, if everything (ie., tire pressure, alignment, balancing, etc.) are not perfect, the system can fail. Is that real world driving?
General comments?
I fell in love with the car the moment I saw it. It drove beautifully! It is comfortable, I love the options and really felt as if I had a "Volvo for life." The angle gear problem has greatly diminished my trust.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 11th June, 2004 |