1998 Volvo V70 GLT review from North America
"An excellent, fun, reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Right-front wheel bearing.
Hatch struts.
Cup-holder.
General comments?
I made comments on this site back in 2006-01-26, about a year after I had purchased the V70 at 83K.
It now has over 150K and has been an excellent vehicle.
After years in the Florida sun, the paint still looks good, with no rust, despite the fact that I live within 4 blocks of the Atlantic Ocean.
Other than normal maintenance involving brakes and tires (and one wheel-bearing) I have had almost no problems with the vehicle.
I broke the cup-holder with my elbow, but it is inexpensive to replace.
I can't relate to the unhappy owners; my experience has been wonderful.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 152000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Comanche |
| Date of Entry | 5th June, 2009 |