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by dannyzmom  - Top 500
Jun 29 '00 - Updated May 11 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: It's one of the safest cars on the market
Cons: Lots and lots and lots and lots of little glitches...
The Bottom Line: This is a very safe car. Unfortunately, there are a slew of "little" problems with this car - none safety related, though.
We bought the Volvo V70 when we found out I was pregnant with my son, because we had heard it was the safest car on the market. I love my Volvo. It is fairly reliable, but more importantly, we feel very safe in it. It is like driving around...
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by celestialvoice
Jan 13 '09
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safe, spacious, good gas consumption, and VERY comfortable.
Cons: Cup holders' position could be better.
The Bottom Line: You cannot go wrong with spending less than $5000 for a very well built car.
I have been driving Volvo since I was 15 years old. My dad used to own a golden Volvo 240 GL with stick shift. It was really comfortable, fun to drive, and safe. Well, that was back in 1985. I've owned several cars in my working adult-life: A ...
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by funkdaddysmack
Jul 23 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Engine/Power, Gas mileage, Comfortable, Premium Sound
Cons: Harsh ride, Limited boost in 1st gear, one intermittent wiper speed setting?
The Bottom Line: I'd definately recommend this car to any family or someone looking for a nice, smooth, fun sedan.
I bought this car a few weeks ago from my roommate who is currently stationed outside of Baghdad, obviously he doesn’t have much use for the car, and he was looking to buy a Volvo C70 5spd when he returns. Ever since he got the car, I was extremely ...
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by white_eskimo
Jul 28 '04 - Updated May 17 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: very tight clutch
T5M
gas milage
headlights
nice seats
Brick-like design
Safety
Cons: read the review, i went over 15 words here :)
The Bottom Line: If you are thinking about buying it, buy it. For its price, it not only offers good safety, but great performance, and is worth keeping forever.
When my parents started to looking into buying a volvo for me as a first car, i had my serious doubts. We went from 240DL all the way up to a 2004 S60R, and then back down. My parents wanted safety, that was it. The volvo s70 was a fairly cheap car that ...
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by johnmcdougal
Mar 16 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Head space, reliability, quiet, smooth ride, incredibly comfortable seats, superior sound system, confidence-inspiring performance
Cons: ABS modulator had to be replaced, slow acceleration,
The Bottom Line: A fantastic vehicle for those who appreciate subtlety and a good balance between performance and practicality.
When I totaled my last car (a 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3) I decided that safety was high on my list when choosing a car to replace the Mercedes. After hunting for a car that had reasonably good performance, a good reliability record, and high safety marks I ...
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by pweisenberg - Top 200
Jan 30 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: great safety record, comfortable
Cons: limited on room, routine maintenance very expensive
We bought our Volvo V-70 Wagon 2 years ago, mostly for its reputation for safety and reliability. Although our car has not disappointed us from those two aspects, we would not recommend it for people looking for a spacious vehicle. Whenever we go on a...
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by miamc
Oct 23 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Beautiful, gutsy turbo charged engine, cruisin' with the top down!
Cons: Awkward trunk space, slow moving seats, minimal cup holders.
The Bottom Line: Volvo design and reliability combined with sleek lines and a convertible top are what make this my dream car, and maybe yours too.
I had just paid off the loan on my previous car (a Subaru Impreza Outback) when I saw the C-70 float by in a Volvo commercial. I became obsessed. The price, new, was outside of my range -- around $45,000 in the spring of 2002. I searched for used ones ...
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by gbraun
Jul 25 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety. Drive. Function. Comfort. Safety.
Cons: A few inexpensive quirks.
The Bottom Line: Buy this car. You will thank yourself later.
The negative reviews here seem to focus on detail-related inconveniences.
If you're researching this car elsewhere, you've already discovered a reputation for fast bulb burnout (headlight, turn signals). This is true. I knew this going in so...
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by caithnessfan - Top 1000
Mar 14 '01 - Updated May 02 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Easy insurance rates, safety features, POWER, comfort
Cons: Pricey replacement parts, a little square-ish, leg room for back seat
The Bottom Line: I'm extatic with my VOLVO S-70(T-5). My next car will be a VOLVO too if I can afford it.
I bought my 1998 VOLVO S-70 (T-5) last September after returning from living overseas for several years and being spoiled. My last car there (In the UK) was a 1993 VOLVO 440
and I had LOVED almost everything about it except the fact that I couldn't...
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by EAM3
Jul 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellent seats, good build quality, very fast (GLT and T5), very practical, safe, outstanding dealer service
Cons: Expensive, terrible turning radius, average stereo quality, eats light bulbs, air conditioning troubles, position of the emergency flashers button
In late 1997 I was looking for a sedan for my fiance. After driving some of its competitors (MB C280, BMW 328i, Audi A4, etc.) we decided to give the Volvo a try. We liked the fact that the Volvo was roomier than the German competitors and provided a...
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by sgtrockb
Mar 14 '00 - Updated Nov 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety, reliability
Cons: Pricey
It's July, 1998. I am heading home with my daughter in our 850 wagon ( The identical twin/predecessor to the V70). She's in a booster in the middle back seat, wearing a lap/shoulder belt. I approach an intersection on a green light. On the other side of...
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by BTLSSAY
Apr 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Safety
Cons: Too many minor problems, small interior
We purchased our Volvo when I was 4 months pregnant with our second child. I think we should have waited until our daughter was born because the car shrunk in size. It is smaller than you think, almost like a sedan. I have been at the Volvo dealership...
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by RobinMcM
Nov 23 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Safety, convenience features
Cons: Little annoying failures
I bought my V70 because of its easy handling, good acceleration, and the Volvo reputation for safety. In these areas, it doesn’t disappoint. The V70 is a full-size wagon with comfortable seating fore and aft and adequate cargo space. Not...
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by mkoppel
Jan 09 '00 - Updated Sep 26 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Drives well, many creature comforts
Cons: Quality defects requiring frequent service visits
The Bottom Line: Do not buy this car unless you are prepared to spend excessive amounts of money repairing and maintaining it.
My wife and I purchased a 1998 Volvo V70 XC-AWD in August, 1998. Since then, we have had to take it for repairs on 11 separate occasions. The problems have been largely electrical in nature, but highly time consuming and frustrating to get fixed. The prob ...
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by led_zec
Jan 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance, trim, ergonomics, stereo, value
Cons: High maintenance requirements
When we leased our 1998 V70 T-5 wagon, we were originally looking for an SUV. We were looking for cargo space, room for kids, safety and all the other practical things you need. However, we also both love cars that perform and handle well, so we were...
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