2005 Volvo V70 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -19 City / 24 -26 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
257 -300
Seats
5 -7
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Patricia P
Heated seats great in snow.
V70 Volvo is reliable, easy to maintain, very safe and cost effective gas mileage heated seats good control in snow conditions I would own another if the model was still available, looks younger than its age repairs are seldom with the exception of general maintenance some features are showing there age but overall a great reliable safe vehicle. Love the Volvo line.
accountCircle Ruth E
What I like, what I don't like
Very comfortable in the front seat, short leg room in the back, better for small adults or children. All Volvos are expensive to repair. Fits my 2 large dogs in the back I have a station wagon. The turbo is an added feature that I like a lot, gets going on the freeway so much easier and going up hills. My car never breaks down with regular service. Doesn't. Get the best gas mileage
accountCircle Michael N
Volvo. A underrated car company with great lines of cars!
Great, safe, and fun to drive. Great sound system. Unfortunately does not come with AUX or Bluetooth only a CD player. Decent on gas. It drives smoothly and is great for a first car. Pretty fast for a station wagon. A negative would be you cannot put the back seats down to make extra room for stuff like some other Volvos can do. It has power steering and cruise control.
accountCircle Rory G
Pro Cons of Volvo V70 2005
I like my Volvo V70 b/c it is very safe and reliable. It is a bit old so it has a few cosmetic problems but definitely think it is made better than a lot of newer cars out there. I recommend older Volvos. Note if you get a bad one it will cost you.
accountCircle Heather F
It is low riding, so uneven terrain can scrape the bottom. Because it sits low, tall curbs can make it hard to open the door.
I like that my vehicle is great for outdoor adventures like camping, since there is plenty of room for tents, bikes, luggage, etc. I do not like that it uses a lot of gas. I also don't like that it sits low, so bumps or uneven terrain can cause scraping of the undercarriage.
accountCircle Edwin R
That it is very good on gas. And it also has a lot of space. For anyone who needs a reliable car this is the one.
Well it is a very good and reliable vehicle. It doesn't have any problems besides the regular issues a car should have after being driven over 250000 miles. But a great car and i'm very grateful to have it

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Edwin R
That it is very good on gas. And it also has a lot of space. For anyone who needs a reliable car this is the one.
Well it is a very good and reliable vehicle. It doesn't have any problems besides the regular issues a car should have after being driven over 250000 miles. But a great car and i'm very grateful to have it

Volvo V70 Models

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

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Base
257 HP 23-23 MPG 5-7 Seats
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300 HP 21-21 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2005 Volvo V70 Owner Reviews

4.17
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 50%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Edwin R on November 22, 2020
That it is very good on gas. And it also has a lot of space. For anyone who needs a reliable car this is the one.
Well it is a very good and reliable vehicle. It doesn't have any problems besides the regular issues a car should have after being driven over 250000 miles. But a great car and i'm very grateful to have it
accountCircle Patricia P on September 21, 2020
Heated seats great in snow.
V70 Volvo is reliable, easy to maintain, very safe and cost effective gas mileage heated seats good control in snow conditions I would own another if the model was still available, looks younger than its age repairs are seldom with the exception of general maintenance some features are showing there age but overall a great reliable safe vehicle. Love the Volvo line.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Steven R.

The pros are durability and great mileage. I have about 140 thousand miles and have only had to do standard maintenance. I replaced a steering pump once. But that is all. I have absolutely no cons there is nothing wrong with this car.

likeFilled Kayla H.

It is very reliable and it is easy to drive. Most of the controls are easy to understand. It is very driver-friendly. There is also a lot of trunk space. There are even seats in the trunk that face backwards.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Steven R.

I do not have any cons as this car has been completely dependable for all the 16 years that I have owned it. This is my third Volvo that I have owned and it will probably be the last one that I will own.

dislikeFilled Kayla H.

It is an older vehicle, so we have had problems with maintenance things. For example, the windshield wiper fluid container leaks terribly, so there is no windshield wiper fluid. Also the 'Check Tires' light is always on, even if we just changed the tires a week ago.

Ranks #9 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2005 Volvo V70 has an average owner rating of 4.35 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Volvo V70 has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #5 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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26 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety