1998 Volvo XC70 V70 XC review from North America
"Best way to have a nice ride and avoid buying a minivan for the family outings!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced normal wear and tear items at time of purchase.
- Control arms, sway bar endlinks.
- Driver driveshaft and wheel bearing.
- Bevel gear oil change.
- Minor cosmetic fixes from previous owner.
- Normal oil changes with full synthetic.
General comments?
I have had this 11 year old car coming up to 1 year. It is a very nice car for long distances, and has enough power and torque to make it fun to drive in the city or highway.
My previous 240 required less normal maintenance, but the difference between the 2 cars is night and day. If you purchase one of these, make sure you have the service history of the car. My car still has the original transmission and bevel gear in good condition after 200K miles (320K km). Take care of it and it should last a long time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L LPT Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 190000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 201000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2009 |