2004 Volvo V70 R review from North America

Brakes replaced at 4,000 miles.

Engine Computer rebooted at 3,000 & 8,000 miles, because of starting problems.

Faulty keys replaced twice.

Locking System Computer rebooted because car would lock itself.

ABS shaking car during rain at 9,000 miles.

If I could wipe my "Memory" of all the headaches I have had with this car over the past 8 months I could say it's a great car. The power is good, it's roomy, you have a good sense of safety, it looks sharp etc. But the problems we have had have taken us to our Service shop at least once every month. Some problems have taken Volvo 3 trips to figure out.

The truly STUPID design on this car has to be the muffler bracket that sticks out from under the car. You will only find this on the V70R. What is so stupid about this bracket is that the V70R rides very low to the ground and the bracket is like a hook that catches on all kinds of fun stuff like speed bumps, then it bends back into the muffler pipes costing you $1000 to fix.

The other worthless feature we have experienced at Volvo has been the "Roadside Assistance". Why? Because the two times we have had this car towed we had to wait on the side of the road for two hours on average.

I think we will be selling this car soon and never looking back at a Volvo again. I also won't be recommending Volvo to anyone.