2001 Volvo XC70 Reviews - Page 6 of 8

My trans is slipping and lights keep blowing, no power.

Volvo's are not for life. You just keep paying for life. Thank you.

Front suspension spring failed, you could see where manufacturing fault was (90k).

Wheel bearings - need a new hub (80k).

As nearly as comfortable as our S80 T6. Not as fast though :(

Have driven 36k in less than 3 years and have enjoyed every minute. It lacks sparkling acceleration, but boy can you carry a whole load of kit, including two very large dogs!

Our dealer has been great (can be a bit expensive though).

Racking up the miles at present, but have experienced no real problems thus far!

Well about three months ago, I was driving home from work and hit a deer and caved in the front of my cross country. I drove to the nearest Safeway and got coolant and called a tow truck.

The next day, I found out that it would cost the insurance company $7k to fix. I was happy not having to spend to much besides towing costs. I am very happy with the overall quality of Volvo's. I'll never buy any other car besides Sweden made.

This Volvo is made for the cold and snow. I take it up all the time to Winter Park Colorado to ski and to get there, I have to go over the twisty Berthud pass. It takes those tuns just like a Porsche. Well spent $42,000.

The turbo helps with passing power. It's a rabbit in the cold.

Replaced the first transmission at 85K miles, and the second at 145K miles.

Poor shifting from day 1, and the dealer never acknowledged.

Broken latch on rear lift door.

Rear seats locked up, will not go down.

Overheating required extra cooling fan.

Expensive regular maintenance costs.

Front seats are wearing and coming apart.

Wife loves the car, otherwise I would have given it away to save on repair costs.

Handles well due to 4 wheel drive on mountain roads.

Poor reliability and high maintenance costs.

Safe.

In two months:

Interior lock release.

Alternator/ voltage regulator.

Headlight.

At $850. per quarter-year, we could get limo service.

Very comfortable car to sit in while waiting for the tow truck. Looks great on the flatbed.

Literally nothing of significance has gone wrong with this car.

This has among the most reliable cars I have ever owned. Coming on the heels of owning a 1993 Volvo 850 that required significant maintenance, this has been a very pleasant surprise.

The front seats are the most comfortable that I have experienced; much more comfortable than my wife's many Audi's.

The all wheel drive has worked well during the cold and snowy Boston winters, and during rainy weather as well.

Brake booster went out @ 95K. That's the only thing in 95,000 miles! Plus, its first brakes were needed at that time.

Superb handling, styling, fuel economy, and easy to work on myself -- which saves a ton of money!

The whole front end is junk.

It wears through tires.

We have put $3,000 in repairs in 1 year and it still needs tons of work.

Never buy one unless it's brand new and has warranty.

It might be a safe car, but it will break your bank.