Volvo XC70 Review | 2000-2007 | 2nd Gen

In this video I review a 2007 Volvo XC70 which is a lifted AWD variant of the V70 wagon. This second generation model was sold from 2000 to 2007, seeing a minor refresh in 2005.

Thanks to Wholesale Auto Connection for the use of this vehicle:
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[brianmurphy]

to say the seats are decently comfortable is a gross understatement believe me they are the best you will get

[contemporarymonk]

Well to each his own. But the biggest 2 things in these P2 cars are 1st. The seats. The best dam armchairs ever made for a car. Drove a 2016 Range Rover for 600 miles and my back was separate from the body. Drove the Volvo for 17 hours 1000 miles. Nothing. No pain or aches. 2nd. Show me a BMW from 2007 that still runs and drives fine, has no rust and the interior is not falling apart. These cars last forever. The 20 years body work guarantee is fantastic. The engine with its "underpowered" 210 BHP (how is 210 BBHP for a family estate which will do 0-60 in 8 seconds slow?) is more than enough for 95% of the drivers. If you look after it, and change the oils and fluids as they require, will last 300k miles without a rebuild. We have a 2005 XC70 from new. It has 275k miles. The engine never failed, the gearbox shifts hard from 2nd to 3rd (solenoids need replacing), no leaks no abnormal sounds, drives just like the 1st day we bought it. Now, show me a BMW from 2005 with 200+k miles, which isn't pissing from every gasket and seal, which hasn't rotted away and won't require 5k+ to rebuild. Yeah those are rare, super rare, and they cost twice the price of this Volvo.

[leightondelgado]

As the owner of two 2007 XC70's: Mike ignored the fact that the XC70 transmission offers a five speed manual shift option which can be used for more spirited acceleration or more importantly enhanced off-road drivetrain control. His comment about the horsepower and turbo lag are more talking points than fact. The horsepower is very consistent with 2007 car standards. For example the Audi A4 AWD wagon offers 200 HP and less torque that the Volvo. The 2007 Subaru Outback offered 175 HP and less torque than the Volvo. Having said that, the XC70's acceleration is more than adequate for any normal driver. Did Mike try stepping on the gas pedal a bit more? There is no turbo lag (a cliche talking point that has been applied to turbo cars for decades). In general this is a somewhat shallow review because the XC70 is filled with features unavailable in a Subaru Outback and a far more sturdy car. A better critique would be the high expense of maintaining them and the unnecessary complexity of their design - especially the car's electronics implementations.

[volvoman]

A couple of corrections:
1. Cars that come with navigation, also include a remote control which makes it very easy to use. Guess yours is lost.
2. The headlight button on the dash is not to spray the headlights. The HID headlights turn with the steering wheel and that button turns the feature off if you desire.
3. That DVD box in the rear is not for the DVD but for the navigation CD.
4. The rugged plastic on the outside of an XC70 actually has a function. Ever see an XC70 with paint chips? Me neither.
5. The poor shifting transmission is most likely due to the fact that it has never had it's transmission oil changed. The car uses the same transmission that you will find in a Lexus and you have probably raved about them.
6. Other than the Dodge mini-wan, most rear fold down seats are not one step. The button that you struggled with is a common issue. Why? Because people rarely use it and it should be greased every few years.
7. If you believe that this car is less reliable than a 6 cylinder Subaru, you need to do better research.

[jamesakers]

My 2001 has 216k on it and fools alot of people because how it looks and drives. I bought in 10 with 148k and drove it 9 hours home sight unseen. It weighs more than a tahoe and holds the road great. I just changed the trans fluid per the Mars1952 instructions and it is amazing how great it runs know. Butter smooth shifts. Also had the throttle plates cleaned. A must do for these cars. Would recommend to anyone.

[jill]

I own a 2002 2005 and 2006 XC70. Love them a true classic

[tizosh]

A group of guys in Philly when I was in high school years ago- used to drive Volvo wagons but they would put rag tops on them and big fat BBS wheels. It inspired me to get one later on and honestly I really can’t complain. Like another person said he should take about how you have to stay on top of them parts can be a lil pricey!! But, overall good wagon runs over snow ice while smiling — just stay on top of them and they perform well!!

[vladavasiljev]

I had 14 cars, among them was Ml270, c180, A4, bmw3, peugeot 407, etc...and ma current 2008 volvo s60 is far the best car. More comfortable than any 5 times more expensive premium class car, since s60 belongs to c segment. The best build quality, the best stereo, the most reliable cat, great turbo petrol engine... Just amazing value for money. My next will be xc70.

[michaelosborne]

i own a 2003 xc70, brilliant car 27mpg & the mid range torque is amazing. mine has 271, 00 on it, expecting it to reach 400, 00 & my favorite feature & a step back in todays cars due to cost cutting is glass headlights yeah!

[bethelle]

This car has eye appeal.
Subarus have none.
I have owned trucks, 4x4, sports cars, sedans and just acquired a 2007 xc70. The pickup is more than adequate. Lots of room for us tall people. A pleasure to drive!

[lamboshot]

5:13 That button all the way to the left is not for the headlight washers. I believe those come on when you use the normal windshield washers. That button is to turn on or off the Active Bending Lights feature. The headlights will turn left or right with the turning of the vehicle.

[spongebobette]

Volvo can seem quirky at first, what you call steps, difficult latches. I own a XC-70 2007 and have learned that the Swedes do things differently. So it’s difficult to compare a Volvo to other cars. Swedes do most things diffently and their society is way advanced than most country. They do it their way and that’s that. Problems with Volvo happened after Ford bought them out.

[sebastianeriksson]

Good review! However I would like to add a few things. 1. There should be a remote for the navigation screen which you can use to type in your destination etc. and since this xc70 seems to be well looked after it’s probably in the ‘hidden’ compartment in the center console. That compartment opens up if you press both buttons on the lid. Also, the three step rear seat folding is there to achieve a perfectly flat loading surface. Not a lot of other cars in this class has that. (You can fold the seats without lifting the bottom part, only it won’t be perfectly level, so just like in most other cars).

[vteckid]

Wow this is pretty loaded, it's really hard to find one that has RSE AND navigation. Another rare option are the rear seat shades

[gusserks]

It has 3 steps because then it makes the loading floor completely flat which is one the best and most rare features of a vehicle. Pretty unimpressed you didn’t realize the obvious intention of Volvo going with that method

[galebailey]

I watched this with an eye towards owning my first Volvo. I drove an SUV over the summer and loved the way it rode, but am not looking to buy one of those. Also, I live in a snowy climate and keep getting stuck every winter, and this model offers 4 wheel drive which is what I need. So I think a Volvo wagon like the one shown here would be a good fit for me. Thanks for the helpful video!

[fleuger]

I had a 2015.5 AX70 T6, loved that vehicles. Interior was nice, AWD was good for inclement weather and it felt something special. The replacement V-series have significantly less interior space than the XC models.

[graemebrown]

I have this model except Euro with aluminium internal trim instead of wood. I LOVE my xc70✌✌✌

[treebeardisengard]

Hi again, my 2004 XC70 just had a TCM problem. Driving along felt a bang and lost drive power. Volvo has emergency protocol embedded in module. Meanwhile, I lost all dash readings, check engine light, temp gauge, and SRS/ABS. Now, with all this going on, I was able to drive home because the TCM allows the car to be driven with 2nd and 3rd gear activated! Removed TCM went on youtube and typed the issues in. 90% of inquires stated to replace TCM. Long story short, went on Ebay and bought a TCM with the exact P/N, Serial # as the old one, got it 4 days later. Before installing TCM I disconnected battery, pulled old TCM and installed Ebay part. Closed and hooked everything up. Now, crossing me fingers, I'm hoping all goes well because the car may have to be re-programmed by dealership. Turned the key and started it up. With one eye opened I looked at the dashboard, There were no warning lights showing! I let the car idle for five minutes so it re-learns the codes, after that took it for a 10 mile drive and the XC70 performed like nothing was wrong.

I paid $30 for the used TCM, the whole procedure took about 1hr. As long as the P/N and Serial are identical it will work just fine. Had to post this should any one else experience this problem, this will save you big bucks.

Yes Volvo's are expensive but, the Swedes designed it so replacing modules and parts are easy accessible.

[mrnordyk]

The idea of turn off parkering sensorer is that it dont beep when trailer is connected.
And is possible to use the telephone option by switching og telephone with Bluetooth transmitter.😎
Nice älg🤘