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.
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
Excellent Alaska car
No problems.
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
Comfortable, attractive and easy to drive, but expensive to maintain
Nothing so far. Just typical maintenance items like replacing wiper blades. Brakes will be done soon, but that's expected.
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
Capable family wagon
Window switch failed, replaced under warranty.
Failed tire at 15k miles.
No other faults have occurred.
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
Just an average car or too bad for the price.
-Plastic skit plates.
-No vehicle-stability-control
as standard feature.
-Bad GPM.
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
30th Apr 2015, 18:36
As an owner of an 01 Subaru Outback, I've always admired Volvo wagons for their take on luxury, safety, and practicality. I'm a big fan of the 2.5T inline five cylinder. It's so much easier to work on than my brother's Audi A4 1.8T. Also, I appreciate the Volvo standard 3300lb of towing for a car; it's very European in their thinking, whereas here in the U.S. you have to buy a truck.
My question is do you think the XC70 would be able to compete with the Subarus in the 2016 Alcan Winter Rally? You can check it out at www.alcan5000.com