| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2013 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.8 / 10
|
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
Faults:
Transmission failure at 120000 km. So many XC70's with the same problem. Clearly a known issue with these cars. Volvo paid 50% of the $8000 cost to replace.
General Comments:
Lovely car, but transmissions are a problem. Check comments all over the Internet on Volvo's.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 13th March, 2013
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2012 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.4 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Land Rover Discovery |
Summary:
Excellent Alaska car
Faults:
No problems.
General Comments:
Have a local mechanical shop perform the required maintenance.
Excellent responsive 4-wheel drive. Wide stance gives superior stability. Perfect Alaska car. Not a Subaru. Doesn't ride like a Jaguar, but I'll give up the ride for dependability and winter driving.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st July, 2012
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 T Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42700 miles |
| Previous car | Infiniti I35 |
Summary:
Comfortable, attractive and easy to drive, but expensive to maintain
Faults:
Nothing so far. Just typical maintenance items like replacing wiper blades. Brakes will be done soon, but that's expected.
General Comments:
Maintenance was free for first 30K, but it is expensive after that. Extremely comfortable.
Wait to buy until Volvo is offering a large "marketing incentive." You can save a bundle then.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 25th June, 2007
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22500 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo XC70 |
Summary:
Capable family wagon
Faults:
Window switch failed, replaced under warranty.
Failed tire at 15k miles.
No other faults have occurred.
General Comments:
Comfortable and capable SUV alternative that performs well in all conditions, especially with New England winters.
Interior offers roomy accommodations for four, and storage for some items in the wagon.
Reasonable running costs.
Vehicle handles well, if a bit noisy, with the AWD, but that trade-off is more than made up in its ability to go through deeper snow than most station wagons.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th February, 2007
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
4.4 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 11 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Pilot |
Summary:
Just an average car or too bad for the price.
Faults:
-Plastic skit plates.
-No vehicle-stability-control
as standard feature.
-Bad GPM.
General Comments:
This is a nice car for driving in the city.
There are some squeaks in the car.
Very bad wind noises on the freeway.
Over 70MPH car vibration visible.
Not very smooth above 65MPH.
Car steering is somewhat sensitive on the freeway, all time response is needed.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 25th August, 2005
As far as MPG goes what did you expect in a turbo charged Cross-country? these are very heavy cars not a Honda Civic.