1999 Volvo S70 review from North America
"Horrible car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had to replace the rear right brake light 10 times. I am having problems with the Electronic Throttle System at this moment. A repair shop told me the ETS was recalled, but not known to the public and the dealership is trying to charge me for the repairs. My driver side seat belt chooses when it wants to pop open. The seal on the drivers door had to be replaced. the electronics of the drivers seat are a mess you have to move it back to make it go forward. While driving it moves on its own and you get stuck to the wheel. It also does not move up or down only when it wants to. The electronics in the dash don't work the speedometer does not work and all the lights keep coming on. I just replaced my brakes and they give in and not work occasionally as well as the ABS light and Brake light are on at the same time as the speedometer not working. Every 25,000 miles something else goes wrong or a light comes on.
General comments?
This car handles well.
This car has too many expensive maintenance problems.
This car is very comfortable when the seats decide to work.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | sedan Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 1st February, 2006 |