History/Description: Need a used family hauler that communicates your desire for sensible, upscale and safe transportation to the world? Few machines get the point across like a Volvo station wagon.
With a reputation for premium Scandinavian luxury, safety and year-round driving confidence, wagons like the Volvo V70 are popular with active families and luxury-minded travelers alike.
An all-new and updated V70 hit the road for 2008, packing numerous improvements to equipment, looks and functionality. Volvo gave this wagon the axe after 2010 though—thanks to a more crossover-SUV oriented shopper, amongst other things.
But crossover SUV’s are bigger and heavier machines than many of their drivers actually need. For that reason, the station wagon still makes plenty of sense to plenty of folks-- even if they’re commonly overlooked.
The last-generation Volvo V70 came with a 3.2 litre straight-6 engine with 235 horsepower, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Feature content included premium audio, active steerable headlights, push-button ignition, a full leather interior, navigation and plenty more.
Folding rear seats and a generous cargo hold help enhance versatility and flexibility on the go.
What Owners Like: V70 owners say they enjoy plenty of headroom, easy access to a comfortable driving position, extremely comfortable seats, a roomy cabin and great styling, inside and out. A sense of safety and security is also praised, both from a solid driving feel and the V70’s extensive list of advanced safety features.
What Owners Dislike: Some owners wish for a smoother and quieter ride, less noise penetration from the trunk area, and better fuel mileage.
Common Issues With A Used Volvo V70: Given the relatively low sales volume of the latest V70, as well as this generation’s short time on the market, reliability information is a little tricky to track down. Other than potential issues with the radio, rear defroster and an engine fan control unit, there’s little data on which to base a professional opinion of the V70’s performance as a used vehicle buy.
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| 2008 Volvo V70 (Photo: Rob Rothwell/Auto123.com) |
With a reputation for premium Scandinavian luxury, safety and year-round driving confidence, wagons like the Volvo V70 are popular with active families and luxury-minded travelers alike.
An all-new and updated V70 hit the road for 2008, packing numerous improvements to equipment, looks and functionality. Volvo gave this wagon the axe after 2010 though—thanks to a more crossover-SUV oriented shopper, amongst other things.
But crossover SUV’s are bigger and heavier machines than many of their drivers actually need. For that reason, the station wagon still makes plenty of sense to plenty of folks-- even if they’re commonly overlooked.
The last-generation Volvo V70 came with a 3.2 litre straight-6 engine with 235 horsepower, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Feature content included premium audio, active steerable headlights, push-button ignition, a full leather interior, navigation and plenty more.
Folding rear seats and a generous cargo hold help enhance versatility and flexibility on the go.
What Owners Like: V70 owners say they enjoy plenty of headroom, easy access to a comfortable driving position, extremely comfortable seats, a roomy cabin and great styling, inside and out. A sense of safety and security is also praised, both from a solid driving feel and the V70’s extensive list of advanced safety features.
What Owners Dislike: Some owners wish for a smoother and quieter ride, less noise penetration from the trunk area, and better fuel mileage.
Common Issues With A Used Volvo V70: Given the relatively low sales volume of the latest V70, as well as this generation’s short time on the market, reliability information is a little tricky to track down. Other than potential issues with the radio, rear defroster and an engine fan control unit, there’s little data on which to base a professional opinion of the V70’s performance as a used vehicle buy.
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| 2009 Volvo V70 (Photo: Volco) |