Volvo V70 owner’s review: Has the V70 passed the test of time?

In this episode we review the iconic Volvo V70 estate car. After driving a used series 3, V70 for about 10,000 kilometres, we can share the ups and downs, and costs involved, with owning this model Volvo. The Volvo V70 comes with a solid reputation for reliability, particularly those models powered by the 2.5T, and many believe it was the best estate car in its class. Volvo has a long history of building quality estate cars. But, after more than 10 years on the road and 250,000 kilometres, the question is: has the V70 passed the test of time?

[kenreeve]

Clear dialogue no stupid overload "music" ..well done and thanks, what a refreshing change for u tube 10/10

[gramchristian]

Great comments.I had a V70 series 1-2.4 L 1999 bought it with 350000 km on the clock. No problem. Sold it with 450000 on the clock - new owner mighty happy. Now driving a XC70 2016 2.0 diesel which I expect to own until the world runs out of diesel fuel.

[kenthompson]

I bought my mk3 08 v70 2ltr manual diesel in march. Sailed through the MOT with 184 k miles.
I've got FSH, 17 stamps in service book for £ 1, 975 .
Had no problems with it and does upto 65 mpg.
Best car I've ever had in 59yrs of motoring.
It looks and drives like a new one. The deal of the 21st century.

[pontus.andersson]

I have a XC70 p3 -14 D4 AWD, ive put a few euros into it:
- Bought from a dealer for around 16k
- Clutch needed repair but dealer "only" paid for the work + s-cylinder (3500). I put a new clutch into it from pocket. Around 1k
- Rear bushings and labor 800
- Probably have to replace the gearshift wire because it has a weird and loud vibration at 4th and 6th gear and got a price of 600 for that
- Found a crack in the rear springs but that wasnt too bad, 90 for both plus labor around 80
- Front discs replaced
It was 160k km when i bought it and the previous owner just had the timing belt changed which is about 1.5k. Its now up to 210k in just over a year. I drive this thing everywhere and all the time so I dont care if I need to pay to keep it running because thats my plan. Ive had a whole lot of BMWs over the years and this thing is cheap in comparison.

[Liamofloin]

I bought a 2007(older version, mk2 I assume), V70, 2.0t, petrol, 225k klm., partial service history, €1, 100. Spent €900 on service, oil, filters, timingbelt, brake discs front, bushings, links. It smelt of dog, cleaned it thoroughly myself, inside and out. Running great. These cars, diesel or petrol sell very cheaply in Ireland. Annual road tax is €710. A 2.0 diesel 2008 onwards would be probably about half the price in road tax, so one of those is my next car. But the 2.0t petrol sounds lovely! I believe it has a low compression turbo, so not the fastest, but no real turbo lag.

[jltrack]

I purchased an 09’ V70 3.2l for $7, 900 US. It had 79, 000 miles on it. All of its annual service done were at the Volvo Dealership. Apparently only 4, 500 V70’s came to the US in 2009, the XC70 was more popular here. Luckily wagons “estate cars” are unpopular here in the states so finding them at low prices, low miles is fairly easy.
Things I’ve had issues with:
Radiator Control Fan modules failed - $200
Tires were cupping slightly - replaced the rear shock absorbers, front struts and control arms - $650.
Tailgate struts don’t hold up - $85
Other than those issues, the car is rock solid performs better than our Lexus

[frits]

I own a 2001 version for 11 years now. Petrol 2.4 170Hp, 400.000km. Drove half of it myself. I maintain it well and I'm spending about € 400 per year extra on top of normal maintenance to keep it in perfect shape. I cannot buy an other car for this money and it still drives perfect.

[tennisfitapp]

Getting the same next week with 140k only for 7, 700 CHF in great condition so cant wait! Thanks for nice video

[salted_ana]

"Before I can get to the stuff that's valuable to you, I need to give a little background"

(proceeds to talk for half the video)

[kamata]

Im actually looking at two Dutch V70 2.4D’s. Hopefully they will check out. For the money you get an amazing spacious, comfortable and safe car! And its quite reliable as well. So fingers crossed that soon I will join the Volvo Mafi… I mean family!

PS: Check the PCV valve/breather. These go bad on the 2.5T. Best way to test it is a glove placed over the oil filer cap. If it sucks the glove in, its working okay. If it tries to blow the glove away, its bad and needs to be replaced ASAP!

[rintunt]

After your preamble I was expecting some major issues but those are pretty much maintenance at that mileage.
Makes me even more interested in getting one myself.

[pclayton]

I bought my 2010 V70 R-Design for € 4500, three years ago, with 300k kilometers on it. It drove well but did do a 4 wheel brake job (calipers rusty), added new tires, and replaced the blue Volvo stickers in the middle of the steering wheel and front grille. It was also missing the cargo cover so picked up one of them new from the dealer. Only really remedial problems encountered was the tailgate latch which would stick and not latch (replaced), valve on AC compressor which delayed the AC from blowing cool immediately (replaced), ignition switch which would take three or four pushes before starting the car (replaced), and tensioner pulley on the engine accessory belt which froze up and threw the belt (replaced that and thermostat). It's been trouble free since and is my main dog hauler.

[tbmada]

Funny thing is I`m looking for one of these right now, and currently owning an A2 1.6FSI.
Gonna keep the A2 probably in the garage for an eventual electric conversion in the next few years, can`t convince myself to sell it as I would get liitle money for it.
Anyway great video and happy motoring.

[d.jbrickmocs]

Ik heb zelf nu net de V70 ll 2.4 licht rood met mat zilvergrijze spiegelkapen. gekocht met nog net geen 300.000 kilometer. Hij heeft altijd zijn beurtjes gehad bij de vorige eigenaar. Dus ik zit de komede jaren zeker goed!! Wat een auto zeg. Eem echte ikea cruiser👍😊

[Feix]

Its such a nice platform! I myself own a 2007 S80 P3 D5 Summum

[Ohem]

Have a V70 2001, old Betty as I call it. Simple maintenance and refill the oil slightly every few months as it consumes a bit. It starts, idles and drives very well. It’s on 356k-ish km and hope to keep it longer. Some clearcoat flaking off, valve tick and clutch whines at bitepoint in cold weather, but that’s it. If I manage to keep it past 30 years it’ll be considered a veteran in Sweden and it’ll be taxfree (but still need to maintain upkeep and MOT).

[lostepisode]

have a v70 2.5t myself but its a 2004 model bought for 2000 euro spent about 1000 on it, 280000 km so far very nice car feels like a tank.

[zsoltsu]

Drove it a few months?
Owner review would be driving it for years!

[deepfryblue]

great video Van Holland. I am seriously thinking of buying either a V70 or V60. A later model V70 would be ideal but for looks and price maybe the V60. I've owned a JDM spec S80 and a JDM V60 in New Zealand, the S80 top-spec prob the best car i ever owned. Are you a Kiwi? i'm sure you are.

[microflyer]

I love my 2013 D4 V70. If they still made it I would buy another one.