Should You Buy an Old VOLVO V70? (Test Drive & Review 2.4 SE Auto)

[@vxrbandit2527]

Great buy Matt 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 Nice to have you back mate.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers!

[@vxrbandit2527]

@@HighPeakAutos You are more than welcome Matt. Reg`s Steve.

[@rickstrom5499]

I have a 2004 Volvo 2.5 250hp never sell it.....

[@DonWood]

@@Oldsmobile69 You are right if you want performance and a badge got got the BMW or Merc the V70 is fast but safe

[@davidspencer3726]

@@Oldsmobile69 True, but I've had Merc and BMW and everything that goes wrong with them is main dealer only and another £400 down the toilet. Haven't had any bills like that since getting a V70 - well, maybe the odd one, but not every damn time.

[@antonsturesson8235]

As a Swede I can confirm that there are v70s everywhere in Sweden. It's been the best selling car for the past 20 years. Roughly 25-30k units a year!

[@HighPeakAutos]

I couldn't believe it the first time I went to Sweden. Swedes are very loyal to the brand :)

[@Pepegium]

@@HighPeakAutos Indeed. And nowdays theres also a ton of V60s and V90s and xc60s etc :)

[@Ankan..]

Jag har två😊 I got 2 V70's

[@anthonylee2566]

Got my first Volvo in july, 2014 xc70, after my honda civic got totaled. Love it so far!

[@mehrzahl2219]

@@Ankan.. me too, one 1999 and one 2011.

[@kevinpease1724]

I've not driven anything else for over 20 years, I love my Volvo.

[@RichieRouge206]

Kevin Pease me too!

[@jdcoffey6]

Me two loves my s40 2ltr deisal

[@jdcoffey6]

@Lord Rupert its been bullet proof its a 2005 iv had it for over a year its in use every day and been up and down the country never let me down id go aneware in it

[@laszlovona]

@@jdcoffey6 that is a PSA diesel (from the Ford era of Volvo Cars company). they even put in s80, v70 till 2012. the 2.0 is way better than the 1.6. Latter was extremly weak and prone to several proble.. BTW I drive a 2.4 petrol S80 (same engine as in the video) with half a miliom km.. It is funny that is has no sale value at all, but I dont care, I do all the maintenance and keep enjoying it.

[@GG-ml3vr]

Ive got a 1996 850r and a 2019 v90 t4 r design both brilliant cars in different ways

[@hewyn1]

I bought my Volvo V70 in 2001 and still have it. Tough, reliable, comfortable and big enough. I never expected to keep it this long but it owes me nothing, so why not keep it going?

[@BobSmith-cl6rg]

same brought in 2000 still got :) never gone wrong same clutch engine from new now 225000

[@patrick7775]

@@lukemallory7832 Looks like he doesn't want to tell you , I have an s80 the only disadvantages is , its not an estate or a rear wheel drive , but other than that it's great and reliable nearly everything you would want from a car.

[@pascalharris1]

Ditto - except a 2004 model. 270000 miles and counting… Still quick, still efficient, still smooth, still comfortable and still rust free. Why settle for anything less?

[@patrick7775]

@@lukemallory7832 I have only been recently introduced to Volvo's ( owner / driver wise ) , by my friend at work ( who's a complete petrol head) , bought the s80 2.4 five cylinder 2002 Volvo from someone else who works here for £250 , he sold it because of personal problems and just wanted to get rid of it , anyway ,my friend did the timing belt , water pump e t c and serviced drove it a while and talked me into buying it ( finally) because I will need a reliable car next year , a lovely sounding engine and drives very well all the mod cons a driver will want ( within reason of course ) ,Volvo hooked now ,,,, strong word of advice ,,,, stay away from the Ford owned ( influenced) Volvo's from about 2004 or five to late 2014 , they are fords with Volvo badges .

[@hewyn1]

Luke Mallory only 176,000. Delivery miles!

[@rhcpmorley]

Great car, had one years ago (same age as this). Did 100k excellent miles in it. One thing you didn't mention - this was designed from scratch as an estate car. All it's rival estates (BMW, Mercs etc) were 'add-ons' to cars designed principally as saloons. So the V70 ride and handling was designed in.

[@davidbrisbane822]

Really? The Mark I V70s look like they evolved slightly from the 850s (at least superficially)

[@bigdogpete43]

The happiest day of my life was when my old green (aren't they all green?) V70 left for the last time. Of course, my ex-wife was driving it. I never told her it was due for a timing belt.

[@bigdogpete43]

@@stevefulnecky4563 Better learn how to change it yourself. It actually isn't that hard.

[@lisacolbert5987]

@@bigdogpete43 I’m glad you left that comment , abt the timing belt not being that much of a nightmare. Yes , female , but I’ve been keeping my autos on the road for 40+ of my driving years. I wouldn’t consider it if I didn’t have a good-sized, dry, well-lit garage and the tools to take it on. Yes , capable enough to have done most of my own mechanic work on my rigs ,,, but not capable enough to have made it to a financial situation in which I could pay someone ELSE to do it at my age ! Ah , well .

[@gavinvalentino1313]

I wholeheartedly enjoy a delicious serving of slow-roasting passive aggression served coldly ~

[@cleanservltd4318]

I've owned 2 V70's last one (2004) was hit last month by a tractor side on. You could still open both doors and the central locking still work. Bullet-proof. 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha that's mad

[@cleanservltd4318]

@@HighPeakAutos it was hit side on with the tractor, which was pulling a full trailer of potatoes 😲

[@HighPeakAutos]

You got out unharmed?

[@cleanservltd4318]

@@HighPeakAutos yeah, not a scratch, just pissed off my Volvo was written off

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah I bet

[@MatchboxGarage]

The problem with your videos mate is that I want to buy every car that you review 😂😂😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha

[@christianolsson834]

Yup. I can vouch for that too. 😂

[@ghassanalfarra8935]

Exactly 🙂 and I just had to take a look at the asking prices here where I live, and this exact same model and year with 435,000km on the clock is being advertised for 2600€ !

[@Michael-4]

LOL. He's a car salesman.

[@davidjohnson3166]

Matchbox Garage Me too, Dave in Phoenix Arizona USA.

[@louwrentius]

Father drove multiple V70s now on his third. Awesome car. Will always recognize the famous v70 5 cylinder sound.

[@damnhott384]

I also impulse-bought a V70 for £400, from 2001, and also spent another £400 or so on it, and I completely love it! She's solid and reliable and was definitely a good choice.

[@davidyoung9561]

I can see why the police used them.

[@georgemorley1029]

Oh, to be eight years old again and be driven home at five o’clock on Saturday from “toys r us” in Gateshead by my dad in his Volvo 240, with Tiffany singing “I think we’re alone now” on the radio. “TCN 4S” was the registration. I have my Starcom Shadow Raider, bought with £20 I had saved up for a month to buy the toy with and my copy of the Pink newspaper, bought especially for the poster of a Newcastle player which will soon adorn my bedroom wall. I love you Dad and I miss you.

[@Andrewatnanz]

Its such a shame that Volvo will never be like these again.

[@danmackintosh6325]

On the plus side though, those of us with P2 cars already can just keep maintaining them and look forward to their value increasing now lol.

[@Gias1]

Actually, the V70's arent even what they were. It stopped with the 940/960.

[@danmackintosh6325]

@@Gias1 Maybe in terms of ultimate block-of-granite solid build, but don't forget the 960 white block engines had a bit of a reputation. Personally i feel like the Euro III P2 cars are the best blend of solidity, longevity and modern comforts. (Then again, i am a little biased lol) Even if i wasn't biased i think I'd probably want a 945 but with a D5244T engine.

[@CaptainSeamus]

@@Gias1 I've owned 16 Volvos - 120, several 140s, 240s, now my S60R. I can't fault the P2. It's stayed under me for 200,000 miles so far, only 3 others of that 16 have gone that far. None of the turbo bricks did, and none with as little work as the R.

[@KAD010900]

The new Volvos are not like these at all, they are much better

[@vx4716]

I have massive respect and admiration for these cars, they really are absolute tanks that will last forever.

[@brianstevens7789]

Bought a 58 plated 2.4 diesel V70 estate in Jan 2019 as my disabled wife could no longer climb up into the 16 year old Merc ML320. Needed something I could get her, her wheelchair, walking frame, walking stick & dog into & the V70 seemed to be the largest estate I could find. Haven't been disappointed yet.

[@dodgy1954]

Makes me think. I had the pleasure of owning and driving a Volvo XC70 D5 from 65000 to 130000 miles (not a direct comparison but a reasonable 'same stable view if you like').. It never let me down, yes it was a bit short of modern day tech and the steering was annoyingly vague to the point of being tiring, so..... I convinced myself that I need a change, a sharper drive and some modern day gizmos (and wanted to return to a higher driving position). I part-exchanged it for Range Rover Evoque Puretech SD4. Well the Evoque its lovely to drive capable and also an unreliable money pit. If I had kept the Volvo, it will still be running (I guess for another 100k), it would have been much more useful and done everything that is required. Conclusion: If I had kept it, I would have at least £22k more in the bank and a very good albeit not perfect car. The Range Rover is nice.... but not that nice and I think in time I will probably return to an old Volvo.

[@Fizz1961]

I owned a V70 and an ‘S’ Class at the same time once, my wife voted the V70 as the more comfortable!

[@HighPeakAutos]

I can believe it :)

[@linushjalm8106]

LoL!

[@ssn22]

seriously!!? 🤯

[@danielcornovan4963]

Sorry but your wife has a bad choice 😁 I also own both

[@ichhasseamerika]

I've had two V70s in the US and Europe for years. my last one I had out in the California desert and would drive it off road and it never missed a Beat. wonderful wonderful cars. to own Volvo is to love it.

[@borealis370]

I absolutely love your mini pauses while talking. That is such a nice touch.

[@TekkenBones]

I just bought one of these before coronavirus lockdown kicked in... you never know when you will need an apocalypse car.

[@kaptein1247]

this is a joke right?

[@TekkenBones]

@@kaptein1247 no joke

[@kaptein1247]

@@TekkenBones lol. Thats a special kind of stupid. Did you cover the windows with bars and put some spikes on the side?

[@AA-lc6yi]

@@kaptein1247 You don't need a car to be some sort of Mad Max tribute act to be a car you'd want to be reliable... I own a V70 because it's reliable and practical - the fact it's big enough to sleep in and will probably live longer than I will is just a nice bonus.

[@kaptein1247]

ok, you guys can keep playing pretend

[@Tailracehero]

I've had Volvo cars for over 30 yrs now. My last one, was a 'classic' V70 and I sold that to a chap about 8 years ago who still drives it. I sold it to help me buy my current car, a Volvo V70 SE 2.5 T with all the 'toys'. It's perfect for me. I am a carer for my wife, who needs a wheelchair. It goes straight in the load space of my Volvo. It's very reliable. I love them. One word of warning my friend. Make sure you keep the drain hole clear on your sunroof. After a lot of rain when the car car was stood for about 2 weeks, it flooded the carpets. It was in my local garage for 3 weeks being dried out, new yaw sensor and power amp / media centre fitted (parts from ebay luckily, sourced by my garage). Cost was around £560. A lot, but where could I get a replacement car which does all that the V70 can do? Nowhere . . .

[@8aitch8]

I have just traded my 2009 T6 V70 after ten years ownership. Apart from services I did not have to spend anything on this car. The reason I traded was silly things started failing, window washer tubes, rear struts on tailgate, l.e.d. rear lights became dim. My wife is still angry that I got rid of this car and she refuses to drive the replacement. Such is life.

[@martin1649]

I wouldn't want to get rid of it either, though..

[@kauw35]

Friend of mine has the 2.4 running on LPG and it's done over 800.000 kilometers, great cars

[@EpicLib]

And i had the same configuration, if it wasn't for the crash, i'd be still running my V70 :)

[@celtic1522]

Dpman was the LPG fitted to the car from new or attached after purchase? Not important I guess but I would like to know...

[@EpicLib]

@@celtic1522 mine V70 came fitted for German market, but my next Volvo S80 i installed my own LPG for about 800 euros, that pays back in about 6 months.

[@tibipop6452]

@@EpicLib ok !!!

[@Polibon59]

I have a 2001 with almost 200k on it, and an LPG conversion. It is silky smooth, pulls like a bear, and gets equivalent to almost 60mpg with zero emissions. Love it!

[@ryzorwarlock1901]

I'm getting a 2002 v70 2.4 gasoline on thirsday. Do you know if they drag good? I mean i didnt try go past 80 km/t on the test drive, but like, going from 80km/t to 100 km/t in a overpass, is it gonna be fast?

[@k3kboi665]

@@ryzorwarlock1901 fast? No. Get out of the way? Yes.

[@allencottell4241]

Wot 'ave u bin drinkin'?

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

They are so strong, they will last for years when looked after and maintained well!

[@RishiKumar_YT]

Anton alright mate?

[@ool3062]

and my bmw did just that... Come on, these are just normal boring family cars

[@wichtel-f1813]

We have such an V70, now he is 18 years old and driven 590.000 KM, with the first engine and gearbox. No rost or something. Greetings from Germany and a happy new year, or in german: Frohes Neues.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Wichtel-F1 Thats incredible! Happy new year to you too 😉

[@odonoekumaonyebuchi6862]

This is really helpful. Considering buying one with 258k miles. Was yours with automatic or manual transmission?

[@wichtel-f1813]

@@odonoekumaonyebuchi6862 The car has an manual transmission.

[@odonoekumaonyebuchi6862]

@@wichtel-f1813 Thank you!

[@mtotheex4362]

Which motor does yours use? What is roughly the consumption? Cheers from Germany as well.

[@patrickwoods2583]

I'm glad someone else agrees with my sentiment... "You can still look successful but don't look conceited [in a Volvo]." I really loved my 2004 s60 2.5T. It drove well and I felt great driving it. I also felt police didn't bother me much. What I didn't love were the repair costs. Maybe I just needed to find a cheaper mechanic but I was worried if I didn't take it to an imported car mechanic, someone else would screw it up. And call me crazy but what I really loved about my car was the little marsupial pouches in the front seats. It was just a great place to stash cigarettes, a lighter, a vaporizer, or a phone, or money... or whatever... just reach between your legs and you got it.

[@Charlienator3000]

I love that pouch. My phone goes in there and stays there until i take the key out at the end of the journey.

[@funkophone]

I've been driving my '04 xc70 for a while now, and I adore it; rugged but amply comfortable. I cheekily refer to it as my luxury lumber hauler.

[@TK42138]

More room inside than most modern bloated SUV's.

[@bigwo56]

Also FAR more attention to detail, ergonomics and dependability! Also it stands out in a crowd! It doen't even resemble all of the "look-alike" SUV's made here in the States!

[@trumpjongun8831]

Not even true. V70 is big car outside, but small inside, except the trunk. Like leg room on rear seats is one of the worst i have ever seen in a car that big.

[@__-fm5qv]

@@trumpjongun8831 Thats weird, my C30 has the second most leg room out of our families cars. Second only to my mums big Toyota Avensis Verso (Corolla verso's bigger cousin). And thats a much smaller car, it does sacrifice boot space for that though.

[@sannyfolkesson2226]

@@trumpjongun8831 its plantiful, i dont need to be able to swing my legs around as if im on a swing like most brants wants now, nah it put the priority correct on proper cargo space.

[@christopherlonergan2708]

We love our V 70 , I live in Sweden and we use it for all our road trips with our 3 children in the back packed with skis or bikes ,luggage,etc. bigger than our friends SUV s, great car and a Swedish institution 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@andrewwagg458]

I had a 850 T5 was an amazing car quick and very comfortable always felt like you could drive through a house and not worry.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats right, really well-built

[@eknaap8800]

Please use proper punctuation; you write like a pastor's preach...

[@simontanner6990]

I'm on my 8th Volvo and this one was one my favorites. Understated and underrated . Nice one

[@HighPeakAutos]

Totally agree!

[@banditbaker1675]

I spent 2 years of my career working for a Swedish multinational and they had an interesting policy regarding Company cars, you could have any car you wanted as long as it was a white V70. Their rationale was that their employees were an important investment and if you were out there driving on company business they wanted you to be as safe as possible. It also helped that Volvo was their biggest customer, so every time they bought a Volvo they sold more of their components.

[@dixinmayas938]

My parents have one from 2001, they have it since i was 2 and my father always says that it's the greatest car he has ever owned, you said it kind of becomes a member of the family and in our case it really is (i hope he will give it to me when i get my drivers license when i'll turn 18 this year).

[@rickgoosens8793]

and did you get the car?

[@dixinmayas938]

@@rickgoosens8793 Nope, I still have to get my driver’s license but things are a little funky with corona and everything :/

[@rickgoosens8793]

@@dixinmayas938 jeah I can imagine , life is all on pauze :( let's hope it's over soon and you can start cruising !

[@dixinmayas938]

@@rickgoosens8793 hell yeah man, thx for the support ;)

[@MrFuzzwuzzle]

When I buy a pair of jeans and a pair of trainers I will probably have about £360 left over

[@g00d-news]

yeah, he should have used the iphone example... ;)

[@michaelvd2467]

@@g00d-news 400 is not even half of what you need to buy an iPhone

[@otto_jk]

@@michaelvd2467 that will get you the iPhone but not a iPhone

[@damian-795]

me too :-)

[@elysalcedo]

@@michaelvd2467 the new iPhone SE

[@TK42138]

Got to love that five cylinder exhaust note.

[@aamikkalinin6385]

My parents bought this Volvo v70 from dealership back in 2003 so I have known this car my whole life and for my first car they gave me this car...I love it. Now I have new volvo v90 but I decided to keep the volvo v70 for emergencies, it's such a dependable car there's no point selling it. It indeed is a part of family for over 20 years! Volvo has always soft spot in my heart

[@axeljacobs9723]

You are absolutely right, people do judge you based on the car you drive! I had a Prius for years, and was always treated like shit on the road. Just recently go my Second hand 2008 a Volvo S60, in excellent condition! People treat me so differently! I get tons of respect on the road now! It’s so funny to watch, and observe the difference! Loved the video!

[@thehouseofcrumblingidols2694]

Drive a lowered Honda civic coupe with 18" wheels and feel the seething Hatred for real

[@Rytmitynnyri]

Late -04 V70 D5 here (facelifted already). I've clocked around 80k miles during 4 years, now standing at around 350k total. I'm the third owner, first one being a taxi driver that maintained the car meticulously, extending the normal services to include transmission oil also. At first my goal was to get to 600000km (~373000 miles), but since this old Volvo doesn't show too much signs of wanting to retire from roads, I think I should aim for a round trip to the Moon at around 480k miles :D after that, a million kilometers...?

[@stevegreene9149]

Love to hear these stories. I am a petrolhead and drive a 911. But one of the best cars I've ever 'owned' (it was a company car) that I am most fond of was my '05 V70 D5. Just a really well engineered car that does everything very competently. I also had an 850 2.0i estate and a Mk 1 V70 2.5T. Again, both great cars that soldiered on forever. They are probably all still on the road!

[@Rytmitynnyri]

Update: 410k miles today and more to come...

[@espenchristensen9581]

I drive a Volvo s60 2t, 2002 mod and I love the car, had it for ten years and plan to keep it for ten more.

[@claywalker9064]

Matt - I've had 2 Volvo V70's an R design D5 and my current V70 D5 SE - Having had a BMW 530D and a Mercedes S320 - The BM was a drivers car the Merc was a "magic carpet" ride - I would describe the V70 as the perfect blend of the other 2 - My description the V70 is it is an elegant drivers car and a very well kept secret. So don't tell everybody or the prices will go up. Kind regards . Clay

[@Thathummuschick]

I love the look and power of these cars - I also can really appreciate the longevity of them lasting as well as the fact that they are built for harsh climates. Great review! My family is advising me to go with a Japanese car and they’re pretty great but this Volvo is far more tempting. 😄

[@edgarmuwowo6534]

I owned a Volvo V70, I enjoyed everything about it. It's a very good car.

[@TregTube]

Totally agree about the “Lexus perception”. No one will judge you negatively for turning up in a nice Volvo. My first rally car was a Volvo 740 Estate (weird I know - but indestructible).

[@bigwo56]

I'm willing to wager you did WELL in the Volvo!

[@TregTube]

bigwo56 You’ll be glad to hear we did not do very well in the Volvo. But not entirely the car’s fault - we had no idea what we were doing. We have subsequently gone on to win the championship in a Rav4. My bizarre choice of race cars continues to this day.

[@bigwo56]

@@TregTube sounds like GOOD fun!

[@michaelcook5446]

I’ve owned 4 Volvo’s (in the states) loved them all. One of the more underrated brands it seems.

[@Kraken1000]

Another straightforward, honest, review. You tell it like it is. I always liked the Volvos, but way too big for my needs.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers :)

[@danb37]

There not to big when you get hit by a truck! I always consider that

[@AA-lc6yi]

I don't have kids or a dog, but I still have a V70. It's built like a tank, it's good on fuel (I have a diesel) and you can sleep in the back it's that big. Visibility is good as well - try one, you'll be pleasantly surprised. It doesn't feel as big as it really is.

[@alexlukens2327]

Love my 1999 V70. Names were always changing for that car. From "The Hurse" to "The white dragon", to even as simple as "The Brick". I hope to continue using it on the road for years to come.

[@thejudgehasjudged]

I've owned 2; both 7 seaters. Awesome car, unrivalled for comfort, practicality and reliability. When the kids grew up I wanted a convertible, so obviously bought a C70. Another awesome car that, because it's not German, gets overlooked and I get another bargain luxury car. Long live Volvo.

[@stevennerheim3739]

I have a Volvo XC70, its 13 years old this year, and i still havent had to replace anything out of the ordinary

[@Arezzi411]

i got a v50, and its my first volvo, i have no words to describe what i feel i've had missed out on, leather seats are amazing

[@Gymnure]

I've got a v50 too, and it's absolutely great

[@legambaz]

The rear hatch struts are actually hidden inside the roofliners up at the rear corners. And yes, the result is very neat! I must say your knowledge of this car is commendable considering the short time you've owned it. Good review.

[@dvdouden]

They're very neat indeed, until they start leaking, then it becomes a mess and a pain in the ass to replace...

[@mustsilm]

He did say his dad had a Volvo.

[@davelester798]

Hi Matt, thankyou for another great video. I have ran Volvos for 32 years and I won't drive anything else. My current Volvo is a 2012 XC70 with 114k which looks and drives like brand new. It also returns great fuel economy for a 2.4 D5.

[@NickAbbot.]

I got my 2001 v70, with 192,000 miles, for free - my brother gave it to me - he was going to junk it. So far, I’ve replaced the radiator, AC compressor, water pump and timing belt, all ignition coils, heater core, battery, control arms, ball joints, all sway bar links, rear calipers, all brake rotors and pads, struts, shocks and all suspension springs. After first replacing the radiator, I was hooked, radicalized, I love my Volvo.

[@christopherrichardson5652]

1st & last time i got my finger trapped in a car door was a volvo let me tell you it bloody hurt they have absolutely no give nearly lost my finger they that well built 👍

[@BerraPettersson]

The latin word "VOLVO" means "I am rolling" - VOLVO ROLLS FOR EVER!

[@highpeacetess]

😆 thanks! I love this!

[@DopravniPoradce]

Yes. I actually did. Virtually the same car and it's a wonder. Quiet, smooth, reasonably powerfull, spacious and immesurably comfortable.

[@davepritchard4652]

I make you right on all points. We have a 02 Model Cross Country Volvo and it's done 250,000 + miles. Still going strong even though at the moment it has spent a few days in hospital having a starter motor/gaiter and transmission fluid and a fuel pipe fitted. Hasn't cost a penny since we bought it, only the usual. This is only a small hurdle but like you say, these cars can go on for years and will outlast many other cars. I love your video as it isn't pompous, it's earthy, and quite frankly I find your honesty refreshing and your little quips funny. Keep up the good work and thanks for reminding me what a great car we have.

[@callumwhiskin-potts3445]

I keep coming back to this video every couple of months, at 21 I owned a V70 (but the cooler version with wipers for the lights), a BMW 3 series and Audi A5. 2 years later I have sold the two German coupes and left with the V70, favourite car of all time.

[@JRT313]

I’ve had my V70r a month now best car I’ve owned and yes the wheel lock is terrible 😅 but the immense power makes up for it

[@JRT313]

Christian Rönn thanks for the info dude, to be honest for what I use it for it’s not too bad just only very occasionally we go up to the lakes and some of the car parks are tiny and I just laugh at myself trying to park it

[@PS-si7hn]

I love these reviews and his style and candour... I would buy a car from him anytime. Would love his job. And I had a V70 XC and loved it

[@HighPeakAutos]

Simon Fitzpatrick Thanks!

[@barbararuthschatzmann8078]

I'd buy one from him as well.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@derpapito1391]

It does have gas struts on the boot lid. They're hidden beneath the headliner

[@vwbug1975]

I was just about to comment on this, but saw you already had. I just replaced them in my 2004.

[@AB-hx9hs]

@@vwbug1975 My 2002 needs those replaced. Is there a way to fix the old ones or to get new ones cheap ? thanks.

[@vwbug1975]

@@AB-hx9hs they are under $20 for the pair on eBay. Also available all over the internet from many different sellers. KZbin has video showing exactly how to replace them.

[@AB-hx9hs]

@@vwbug1975 Yes I saw the ones on ebay for $18 but I don't know if the quality is any good ? hard to tell if I buy these if I will be replacing them again in a year.?

[@vwbug1975]

@@AB-hx9hs I replaced the rear hatch door struts and also the hood struts this past January (2020), and they've been perfect ever since.

[@Rickie92]

I have a 2005 S60 2.5T manual with 218.000 km on it. Love it! 210 hp, goes like a train. Have it for 5 years now and I'm not even thinking about selling it. Great vid!

[@fredrikwannmyr5942]

Hi i bought a Volvo S70 GLT -99 today , and its 21 yr old still running fit. motor is 17k swe miles old and has 170 hk power. , metallic green. Nice car this summer 2020 . Have a nice day

[@BobFlats7]

Just sold my 2001 V70 a month ago but I loved it til the very end. 170k+ miles on it and it ran like a champ! Turning circle is huge, back seats are a bit too small, and some of the “fancy” bits started acting up. But it always drove smooth, was surprisingly zippy if you pushed it, and was dependable as hell. Great first car (though a bit of a chick non-magnet...)

[@TimAber57]

@Lord Rupert Absolutely right. An Alpha attracts without any accessories (and the V70 is big enough to lie down in :-) )

[@dmpwatson]

Bought a 2002 Ocean Race edition 5 years ago. Quicker, and more sure-footed, than any other vehicle in the city when it's 20 below, snowing, and the roads are icy. (Just East of the Canadian Rockies)

[@josephfranceski1041]

Sure footed and I would assume it is front-wheel drive, right?

[@dmpwatson]

@@josephfranceski1041 4 footed!!

[@josephfranceski1041]

@@dmpwatson Ok, Thanks.

[@kharakim]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the V70. We recently inherited a 2002 V70 with 85,000 miles on the odometer. It's a pleasure to drive on the freeway or open road, but not so great in the city, not nearly as agile as my 2002 Honda CR-V. But thinking about a road trip, possibly up the California coast to Oregon, choosing the Volvo's a no-brainer, especially considering the sleeping room with the back seats down.

[@brucemcnally7042]

My 2001 V70 has a little over 300,000 miles and I've found another one with manual transmission (more control, more get-up-and-go and great economy) that I'm pumping up to 150,000. Love these cars, live in them, traveling with my dogs etween Brooklyn and New Orleans every year and once all the way around the Gulf of Mexico

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats impressive!

[@arturkurys3401]

I haven't owned yet but I've got one now and I'm really surprised. It's got all and more. 2.4 diesel makes me smile each time I accelerate. V70 2005 happy owner😀

[@cp46425]

One of the best youtube recommendations, I like your reviews very much. Being a proud owner of a 2007 S60 D5 with 180k+ miles on the clock, a few tips for possible future Volvo owners: engine mounts don't like harsh roads, next month I'll be replacing them for the third time. Steering angle sensor dies after ~10 years almost in every S60/V70 from that era - don't go cheap on it, your life depends on it (DSTC needs it), you can change it at home in 30 minutes but it needs software calibration so you have to go to a mechanic either way. Mass airflow sensor error is indicated more often with age, nine times out of ten just the DPF is clogged - step on it on the morotway to clean it. Keep the good reviews coming!

[@HighPeakAutos]

P Cz Thanks for watching! I like the S60 too

[@brooklynelite5428]

I love Volvo's from when I was a kid and loved them every since personally I wish they would have kept the boxy look which I think was very unique different from other cars you seen.

[@alpinaB12coupe]

My brother owns a S60 from this generation. He uses it as a work car and he has to drive it to all sorts of construction sites. And Volvo just doesn't give up

[@S8GDY]

Bought a Volvo V50 estate 2 years ago as my work/cycle carrier vehicle then upgraded last year to the V60 estate 2012. Full dealer service history and 112,000 miles... love the comfort and the sweet 1.6 diesel engine for town driving. Cracking cars and good review Matt.

[@just-passin-thru]

I currently driving the 2005 V70 2.5T @208HP. It is identical to yours minus the roof rack. I LOVE IT!! CONS: Very heavy car. Does NOT turn on a dime. Fake useless overhead storage compartment as well as rear passenger compartment PROS: Power, Power, and more Power! Beautiful looking car! Extremely comfortable seats I don't have to wear sunglasses to look cool, I just have to drive this car!

[@andrewkeyte1829]

We had the 02 diesel 7 seat version and I loved it. The best car I have ever owned, powerful, comfortable, smooth and quiet and practical for a family of four plus two little friends when needed. Aircon pump went at about 170 thou costing £1500 to replace and then annually something electrical put it into limp mode requiring a long wait for the garage to look at it and a £100 bill for something mysterious that needed something mysterious done to it. Felt too unreliable by then

[@camofpv]

just a shitty garage

[@davidbrownguitarvocalist4582]

Had several T5’s, very quick but very thirsty. Great cars but had lots of problems with Maf sensors

[@TheChiefCoin]

Buying a new car or van is stupid. I would never buy new. I like money too much.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Totally agree, new cars are so expensive and if you want it it has to be taken on finance. I paid 1495 for my S60 it has what i want cd changer, leather, cruise, heated seats and much more, my only expense was to hide the age of the car by buying a private plate and as Matt said mines barely run in at 133600 miles

[@ananda_miaoyin]

and they are built like shit.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

I’m in the trade, modern cars are pretty poor, don’t waste your money on new cars by all major brands as the quality and longevity is no longer there. Best cars new are Honda, Subaru, Lexus. Forget all the rest. Buying used from over 10 years is the best bet as long as you seek genuine one owner, full service history and non abusive driving. I’ve driven every make today and the quality is not in new cars plus the amount of electronics is staggering. Personally I drive a mint 2004 V70 20T I got through the trade and after driving everyday for 16 months I’ve never been to a workshop outside of regular servicing. Sadly I can’t say that for hundreds of modern vehicles! Even the modern Volvo cars are nowhere as reliable. It’s just an expensive brand now with overpriced fancy looking junk.

[@dawnwilson4327]

@@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain I am proud of my cars age. It slightly annoys me when I see an older vehicle.

[@AnythingGasoline]

I own a v70 and i live in Sweden. Yes, these cars are everywhere over here! I love mine. Reliable, comfortable and safe.

[@kaazflaaz1209]

Swede here, selling a v70 that my dad bought some 20 years ago, I bought it from my brother and it's splendid since all of us have cared for it it's got more than 30000 kilometers on the dial, it's still a reliable and good ride. edit: so I bought my dad's v70 from 2016 because he bought a new XC90, still think he did himself a wrong turn.

[@jonathancano2580]

I have a 2004 Volvo XC70 and I love it it’s been the best car I ever had

[@patrikbj829]

until head gasket starts to leak

[@theaylesburycyclist8756]

I absolutely love my V70 2.4 turbo. By far the best car I've ever owned...👌👌👌😍

[@loverman2005]

I've seen your review , have you still got the car , it was your video and this one that gave me enough info to buy one only I have the 2.4 170 non turbo , really pleased with it

[@smiIingman]

In finland a facelift like this one in the video would go for a couple of grand easily. You got a damn nice deal

[@nicg5298]

I've owned at least 10 maybe more different older Volvo's over the years.... Totally love them and Will always buy into them. That is a steal for 800 into it. I currently have a 1998 v70 i bought for 1150 lol love it, super comfy, super easy to work on. ALWAYS can find videos step by step to do anything it!! LOVE VOLVOS

[@gerritlageweg2055]

Been a Volvo driver for 43 years! Started with a 245 turbo station in 1981. The V70 is still a very valuable car in the Netherlands.

[@XtremeKremaTor]

I've owned 4 Volvos. There was 5 in my family. Turning radius is massive, D5 engine mounts wear out quickly, power steering too. Seats most comfortable. Engines and Japanese auto gearboxes great. Highly recommended overall

[@zane4964]

I have an s60, I cannot believe the turning circle on it, it's worse than my full sized truck

[@markwitte7958]

I love it so much , that i have 2 of them. Still in flawless condition. Mot is not a problem at all

[@highpeacetess]

I was just saying out loud I love mine so much when I read your comment 😁 best purchase I've ever made

[@markwitte6458]

@@highpeacetess this years mot was a problem🤭. Needed to replace the whole suspension. But non the less, i still love it! Volvo for life!🤟🏻

[@renzylbutel735]

have a 2006 v70, we had a Halloween party and made my wagon as a hearse with a real coffin at the back, yep lots of space lmao

[@Subbuteo_Passion]

I currently own a 2001 Volvo V70. It’s had 2 previous owners and a full service history. It has 130K on the clock and she is by far the best car I have ever owned. I’ve been driving since 1982. Like you said the engine is bullet proof and so reliable. I am tempted to switch to a 3rd generation V70 but I’m just not convinced I’ll get the same feel and love for it like I have with the one I own now. The only downside is that I wish I’d got leather seats. The wife even gave her a name. Valerie Volvo sits proudly on the drive and I would almost guarantee another 10-15 years of life in her still. Everything you say in the video is spot on.

[@davidyoung9561]

You are right, people do judge a person on their car and even I subconsciously do it. I am a Volvo man myself and my parents have had Volvos for years. My dad bought the family our first Volvo back in 1989 and had it for 12 years until it failed an MOT on rust. It was a 1983 beige 5 door Volvo 340DL. I have so many happy memories in that 340 and it clocked up over 130,000 miles with no issues. Just the rust killed it.

[@wildeuk]

Makes me happy to see this, considering I bought one about a week ago! 2006 D5 SE, it’s a tank!

[@chrishart8548]

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[@chrishart8548]

Not if you hit a ZOE

[@wildeuk]

@@chrishart8548 to be fair I regret that comment now. Spent £3500 on the car, then spent another £3900 having it fixed over the following 11 months. Got sick of it, bought an MR2 instead!

[@chrishart8548]

@@wildeuk what age of MR2. I've had a G reg 1.6 16v one and K reg 2.0 172hp one

[@wildeuk]

@@chrishart8548 Mk3 in my case (53 plate), I really wanted a mk2 but finding a good one was proving way too hard. Love my dumb ZZW30 go-kart though, it's a hoot to drive!

[@andrejusgerasimovas1586]

Love volvo! Had same shape s60 2.0t 4 years never had any issues 👍🏻

[@missg3188]

I had an s60 for nearly 5 years and loved it.regret selling it and am genuinely thinking of trying to track down the current owner to buy it back 👌

[@muhammadislam0000]

Do it, good luck!👍😎

[@erwinvangrinsven9345]

I bought an 1994 850 for 480€, got me home always, even after 3 week parking. Owned it for 9 years, just very basic repairs done, 2 years ago it was crying engineoil, it was time to let him go🎚(2018).Now i have a 2001 S60, also very good car, 🇸🇪, 290.000km and runs fine🚂

[@missg3188]

@@erwinvangrinsven9345 yeah the odometer on mines said about 130k when i sold it but the speedohead only worked now and again for probably the 1st 2 years i had it so never clocked every mile that it done.was like that when i bought it so id say the car had easily done 250k true miles and still drove really nice 👌

[@grahamsmith8091]

I bought my 2001 V70, a 2.4 petrol 140HP manual 3 and half years ago. Best car I ever had. Travel 900 mile round trip to a pal in Edinburgh and get 45mpg cruising at just under 70. local driving gives around 30mpg. Very comfortable, relatively quiet. Sometimes pull a 1.4 ton caravan with ease. Not getting rid of it.

[@brendareed3397]

I have owned my v70 since Nov 2019. Before I purchased the v70 I owned a 240, drove it 28 years. You are so correct when you said the v70 can become part of your family, the 240 did, I miss the 240, but I really love v70. The v70 is a huge upgrade. I love a Volvo!!!

[@iikkaketola5447]

I'll think about this after im done with my 27 year old 240

[@oliverjocher2999]

You'll be waiting a while so...I cant get to the end of my 740GLE which is 30 years old this year 😏

[@noircito68]

I'm judging you for this car...and you've come out a winner!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Pleased to hear it :)

[@Skravla]

I have a V70 2001 and i love it so much, im so attached to it it's starting to get creepy

[@flyingdutchman44]

My wife loves her V70 2000, she wants to keep it forever!!

[@laszlovona]

2002 S80 here... With 500tkm and counting.. 3 years ago, when I reached 400tkm my colleagues were trolling and bought me a sticker saying '400000+++'.. Now I reached to them and requested a new one with '500000+++'.. They were a bit salty.. 🤣😆😆.. Edit: a friend of mine was asking 5 years ago if the Volvo is falling apart yet.. I felt a bit offended.. Now this summer (2020) when doing the front brakediscs, I noticed that tha factory sticker (part no) is still intact on the nicely painted heatshield plate!!! It is insane: The thing which gets all the nasty stuff from the road and goes through millions of heat cycles. I took a picture of it and sent it to him.. Sweet revenge.. 😁

[@markus8546]

@@laszlovona My first car is a 2001 Volvo S80 and I just love it. It's absolutely amazing.

[@rextetron]

Just bought a V50 T5 awd to be a winter beater. It is V70's little brother, but it also just has that something! It looks still valid, it's 17 years old and done 160k miles, but for one year ownership there has been zero issues. With 220hp it is also fairly quick and super comfy.

[@robertdunnett5022]

Love it. Mine 06 in willow , black interior 206000 miles. Still going strong. Comfortable,relabel and in beautiful condition. Carbon footprint!!!!!! Nothing 😃 one drawback. Road Tax £710 a year. Still cheaper than buying a New EV to me an£ the planet Great video. Many thanks Rob D

[@leroypowell2562]

I had a Volvo S80 very similar to V70 it was an amazing car! What a purchase for £400 nice one

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers :)

[@Henner2424]

Love an old volvo bus, always thought they were a bit geography teacher though!

[@themanipulator1]

Absolutely love the old. School v70. Absolute tank. Great review

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers!

[@tz7813]

Had an 2002 s60 D5 SE manual, for 10 years. Best vehicle I ever owned. Only sold because I moved overseas. Really economical mpg. Black leather interior, with the most comfortable seats I’ve ever sat in. Very quiet and super reliable. Very heavy front end, so steering/suspension/wheel bearings will likely be worn, especially if the previous owner liked hard cornering. Get a cheap old one, and renew as many steering/suspension components as possible. Following that, get aftermarket polyurethane bushes on the wishbones as it improves the handling, and also reduces future wear and tear on the steering/suspension/wheel bearings. Once this is done, drive it in a stately fashion, befitting a luxury saloon, rather than a sport saloon, and it will give you trouble free motoring forever.