Faults:

Lots of replacement parts rather than actual "faults" over the years. New exhaust, suspension parts, brakes, etc. A/C stopped working long ago. Engine noisier now, but it is approaching 200K. Clutch was replaced. I look after the car well, but it requires a lot of expensive maintenance if you want to avoid problems.

General Comments:

S70 is basically an updated Volvo 850, and looks very nice and more rounded. Mine is dark green outside with beige leather inside. Plenty of electric items. Love the look with standard alloy wheels.

2.5 10v is fast enough for me, but barely gets you around 30 mpg, not great by today's standards. In recent years however I have not driven as much and makes it an excellent second car / semi classic.

Smart executive cruiser from a simpler time, I like this car. Can be expensive to run, but worth it in my opinion. Almost every bit as good as my much more modern BMW 3 series that has become my daily driver, but I never want to get rid of this Volvo!

Faults:

No major problems, just small faults that occur at this age. These faults can be sorted quite easily. Mainly aesthetics.

Exhaust mounting snapped, can be welded back on.

General Comments:

This car was bought as one of my previous cars was a Volvo, I thought I would get back in to the brand.

I've owned the car just over a year now and there have been no breakdowns or faults that have occurred during my ownership. This was one of the main reasons I went back to Volvo.

The engine is a reliable unit, but isn't mind bogglingly fast, although this isn't what the engine was designed for. I have to say though I do like the noise it makes.

Being the auto, it's very smooth to drive and is very relaxing on the motorway, especially due to the lovely leather seats. The ride is firm though around town, one of my main gripes I have with the car, if it wasn't for the fantastic seats, then this can get annoying very quickly.

Interior wise, it's built very well. The dash is very well thought out with everything falling to hand easily. It's the detail that sets it out, the buttons being large enough to operate whilst wearing gloves. There are a few squeaks and rattles, but that's more down to the age again. Plenty of space in the cabin and boot so no problems there.

The only components I've had to change on the car are regular service items and consumables. It isn't the cheapest car to own, owing mainly due to it's weight and engine size averaging around 29 MPG. But I didn't buy the car to run on a shoestring, as I wanted something safe and reliable.

Overall the car is very well built and comfortable, and if you don't need the estate and the price premium that commands, the S70 is a decent car to own.

Faults:

Two rubber bushes had to be replaced.

That's all - That's Volvo reliability!

General Comments:

This car has to be one of the most under-rated vehicles EVER.

I brought this car with 118,000 miles on the clock, but it looked and drives like 18,000 miles.

Recently after purchase I had Volvo look at the car for it's 120,000 mile service and they could find nothing wrong except two rubber bushed, which is fantastic for a car with this mileage (My V40 has just had it's 100,000 mile service where no fault can be found as well)

It is safe and EXCEPTIONALLY comfortable with fantastic ergonomics and build quality - feels great. I have full beige, heated leather and walnut dash with DUAL zone climate control and electric seat.

I have just completed a tour with four people around the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and a little of France and it never hick-upped once. This car is designed for driving and it enjoys every moment! I would trust it everywhere.

The engine sounds great with 5 cylinders and goes very well. I am 25 years old and I drive Volvo for their combination of safety, performance, build quality, comfort and total dependency and this one has not let me down! Even so, I have found one of the worlds best kept secrets!!!