Faults:

Radiator had to be replaced at 15000 kilometers.

Engine Cooling Fan Had to be replaced at 25000 kilometers.

Suspensions had to be replaced at 40000 kilometers.

Transmission gave up at 48000 kilometers and has to be replaced.

Rear seat belts stopped functioning and had to be fixed.

Two years after it was bought, rust accumulated under the roof racks.

General Comments:

The Volvo XC70 is the most luxurious and comfortable car I have ever had. Its 2.5 Turbo engine is powerful enough and the car handles well on the road, even though on slippery surfaces, the ABS still needs some improvements. Mechanically speaking, the car is a lemon and I will definitely never buy any Volvo again. For about the same price you could get a much more reliable Lexus or Audi.

Faults:

Strut tower bushing replaced.

General Comments:

This car has been the most well-rounded vehicle I have ever owned. It is very comfortable, relatively quick, reliable, safe and relatively fuel efficient.

I can turbo up the mountains, trudge through deep snow, and fit things that would not fit in my Land cruiser, while doubling its fuel economy.

I have spent less than $500 on this car in servicing in 19 months, so I could not be more pleased. It is unfortunate that more people with good XC experiences do not take the time to praise their cars.

Despite my car's mileage, the leather seats look great, the engine runs strong and it handles the abuse of three kids and a dog. I cannot think of a better alternative for a family car.

Faults:

Rear differential, radiator needed replacement at 50K, many many other things, this is just the most recent.

General Comments:

In 5 years of ownership and caring for this car as if it was our child, we could not recommend it. Money sponge is exactly right. It requires a lot of upkeep and repair at a premium price. Both labor and parts are at robbery prices. We have unloaded this car after putting $3K into it this year and have bought a Toyota Camry. We are over having cars of status, prestige and name brand and now just want something where the repair bills will not as much as our monthly payments, and where we won't constantly wonder, what next?

Faults:

This car eats lights. I have replaced a headlight, five tail lights and three fender mounted turn signals. When a fog lamp recently burned out, the dealer wanted to charge >USD200 to make a repair. I said no and they managed to replace the bulb.

At dealer cost, the throttle body computer was replaced.

At dealer cost, one engine mount that had cracked was replaced.

At dealer cost, a tie rod was replaced.

At dealer cost, a series of o-rings in the front suspension have been replaced.

This is an incredible amount of repairs for a car that has been treated with care and that is not excessively driven in terms of mileage. While little of it has been out of pocket, I am getting nervous about the car's reliability when I want to take a road trip.

General Comments:

The fit and finish is very high. This car has the most comfortable seats of any car that I have owned.

The car has good handling with AWD and very good performance for being a relatively heavy car.