1998 Volvo V70 XC review from North America
"Financial disaster to maintain, but great to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There have been regular failures of minor things -- windshield has stress crack, interior power plug (lighter) sockets have collapsed, rear window trim has popped off several times.
Engine mounts have been replaced.
Just today replaced front brake rotors. That's all smaller stuff.
The bigger stuff has been staggering. Second timing chain failed at 100,000 miles, and more recently the head gasket failed. Those were each $4000 disasters.
Dealer replaced interior sensor and other components of A/C system at a cost of $800, and gave the car back to me still blowing hot air!
A very costly car to maintain. I have lost confidence in the brand, and regrettably the dealer's ability to correctly diagnose and fix problems.
Will feed it money for at least another winter, because it is a terrific snow and ice car. Next year another car, but not a Volvo.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 185000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Legend |
| Date of Entry | 6th November, 2008 |