1999 Volvo S70 AWD review from North America
"Worst car I've ever owned."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Antenna failed at 23,000 miles.
Multiple 6 headlamp bulb failures by 30,000.
Left trans axle replace @ 48,000 miles under warranty.
Right trans axle replaced @ 52,000 miles out of warranty.
Heater motor replaced at 60,000.
Air bag sensor replaced 65,000.
Left rear window control on drivers door replaced.
Air fuel controller replaced 75,000.
Front Rotors replaced 30,000 miles.
Cup holder broke 3 times.
Radio inoperative at 78,000.
Numerous continued failures of headlamp bulbs.
Drivers side Safety Restraint System warning light sensor defective.
Rear passenger side fold down seat release inoperative.
Defective bulb indicator flickered when brakes applied. All bulbs and sockets in good condition.
General comments?
Date.
6/15/2005 $67.99.
6/14/2005 $523.36.
1/17/2005 $289.70.
12/1/2004 $438.95.
11/16/2004 $1,583.49.
10/2/2004 $125.82.
6/3/2004 $484.25.
4/23/2004 $130.67.
2/18/2003 $444.98.
7/19/2002 $457.77.
1/2/2002 $390.87.
10/18/2001 $515.13.
7/5/2001 $266.32.
5/25/2001 $157.40.
4/13/2001 $308.85.
4/1/2001 $158.34.
3/14/2001 n/c.
2/20/2001 $663.73.
2/15/2001 $754.97.
10/9/2000 $1,219.79.
5/25/2000 $168.24.
4/4/2000 $12.68.
2/9/2000 $361.63.
11/16/1999 n/c.
10/5/1999 $158.87.
8/10/1999 $19.90.
7/2/1999 $155.00.
3/23/1999 $110.00.
1/15/1999 n/c.
12/22/1998 Delivered.
Days Owned 2,343.
Months Owned 78.
Years Owned 6.5.
T.C.O. $9,968.70.
Avg. Repair $383.41.
Per Day Cost $4.25.
Number of Events 29.
Days between service 81.6.
Months between service 2.7.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2005 |