Volvo V70 (1996 - 2001) 2.4T SE 5d Auto Owner Review

2.4T SE 5d Auto
Volvo V70 (96-)

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In their own words

My car 1998 ..Last off the version without drive by wire throttle.(non sensors) Love sound 5 cylinder 20v engine. 4 speed auto box smooth. Sunroof and air con spoilt for choice. And 320 nm torque pulls like a train. I do have my flat cap and pipe when driving. Not keen on newer p2 v70 too wide. 850 and p1(p80) amazing car even if old and dated. Most difficult repair was replacement handbrake cable, make sure serviced and oil changed regular esp as turbo model. Something was right for ford to use same Volvo engine. Mpg range from 5-30 oops not that good but fine for me. Nearly all parts for my model from Poland and Sweden. Be hard to find a replacement estate car that stands out from crowd with newer cars. I did have issue with air intake sensor(which located bumper left hand side .) all manuals telling was in air box for my year but trust me it's not. So in all years driving a very happy bunny.

How reliable do you find the car?

Are related parts failure but upgraded to improved
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Eliot jones recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased August 2010
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 121,000 miles
  • Average MPG 24 mpg