IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
18 City / 28 HWY
Horsepower
227
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Marie M
The car drives very well - both acceleration and braking are smooth. The speaker system produces quality music.
Hardtop convertible makes driving along the coast a wonderful experience.
accountCircle Sonya M
The pleasures of owning my sporty Volvo!
This is the second Volvo I have owned. After buying one, I was a fan! I currently own a Volvo hardtop c70, and I just love it! The company has always advertised Volvo as solid construction with great safety features. When I sit in my car, and close the door, I feel secure and locked in. The performance is above par, and the sleek design is lovely. I am very proud to drive this vehicle.
accountCircle Bey B
It is my favorite color, red in a convertible!
I love my convertible; since I live in Florida I get to drive with the top down almost every day. It is convenient it is relaxing I get to work on my tan every day, and it is so comfortable! It has lots of extras but I have never had an a car before. It is red which is my favorite color for a car and I just feel very free when I am driving it.
accountCircle Gloria W
Volvo convertible c70 is the best.
I have enjoyed owning my Volvo for the past 7 years. Previously I had owned Saabs for over 30 years but had to switch car model when saab parts became hard to find. The Volvo has not presented me with any performance problems at all!! I love the convertible top and its ease of operation. It truly is a beautiful vehicle.
accountCircle tim B
It's a well made car that's fun to drive
I love my convertible. It's sleek, cool, reliable and so much fun to drive.
accountCircle Lorie
GREAT CAR
I can't knock this car, especially for its age. It's had basic maintenance issues as you'd expect from any modern car of its age but it drives well, its comfortable, its relaxing and no effort at all and gas enough power but you can "chip" it if you want more. The sound system is awesome! You can cruise along with your roof down blasing your favorite tunes plus I've found that even though I don't have the wind deflector its not all that blowey with the roof down. Its got some nice little gadgets too. Only "major" issue i had was a sensor in the roof stopped working but once it was found it was an easy fix and the roof started working again! Buy this car ??
accountCircle Emma K
This Volvo feels safe and controlled in all conditions.
This vehicle is very controlled. It is easy to break. Reverse is easy because it is so compact. I feel very safe. It has never hydroplaned in the rain or slipped in the snow. The seats are very comfortable. The driver's seat is easily adjustable. The trunk provides plenty of room.
accountCircle Maggie R
Roomy and Reliable Vehicle
It is very reliable. Top comes down and up with just a push of a button. Great on gas. I have yet to drive it in the winter, but I have driven other Volvo's in the snow and they were fairly good, so I expect the C70 to be no less. Given its size, the backseat is actually quite roomy.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ruth M
Convertible is fun to drive
I love having a convertible and enjoy driving with the top down

Volvo C70 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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T5
227 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats
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T5 Premier Plus
227 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats
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T5 Platinum
227 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats
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2012 Volvo C70 Owner Reviews

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5 stars 78%
4 stars 11%
3 stars 11%
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accountCircle Lorie on October 12, 2020
GREAT CAR
I can't knock this car, especially for its age. It's had basic maintenance issues as you'd expect from any modern car of its age but it drives well, its comfortable, its relaxing and no effort at all and gas enough power but you can "chip" it if you want more. The sound system is awesome! You can cruise along with your roof down blasing your favorite tunes plus I've found that even though I don't have the wind deflector its not all that blowey with the roof down. Its got some nice little gadgets too. Only "major" issue i had was a sensor in the roof stopped working but once it was found it was an easy fix and the roof started working again! Buy this car ??
accountCircle tim B on May 7, 2020
It's a well made car that's fun to drive
I love my convertible. It's sleek, cool, reliable and so much fun to drive.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Rebecca B.

It is a hard top convertible with lots of extras like keyless entry, GPS, BLISS, leather seats, satellite radio, Bluetooth, four seats so the grandkids can ride with me, it is my color which is red, and it is very comfortable.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Rebecca B.

I have to use premium gas; I have to buy sports car tires which are expensive, and when I take it into the shop it is really best to go to the dealership which means repairs cost more. Apart from that I cannot think of anything else.

Ranks #3 Luxury Sports Cars by Owners

The 2012 Volvo C70 has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 17 other Luxury Sports Cars.

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Ranks #4 Luxury Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Volvo C70 has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #4 of 25 other Luxury Sports Cars.

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33 MPG
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32 MPG
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31 MPG
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28 MPG

Is The 2012 Volvo C70 A Good Car?

Yes it is. It does what I need it to and that's the reason I bought it in the first place. I would never return it
Samantha B.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Volvo C70?

The only problem it has is that it isn't that pretty. They could have done a way better job designing it
Milan H.

Is The 2012 Volvo C70 A Good Value?

It is not worth the price I paid for it but I still plan to keep it because it would be too much to get another car
Lyndsey S.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety