The NA 2.4L P2 Volvo V70 is a Slow, but CHARMING 2000's Family Wagon 

First of all shout outs to everyone watching this who owns a "v70" as an owner we all know that our car is old but still can hold its own... I was new to volvo til about April when i snagged my 04-2.5T. I really respect the past on how they legit became the safest car with the 240. Then the 850 estate. I drove Honda for close to 16 years. I still love my Honda. But nothing is like the v70. The smell, the feel, the quietness. Its just nuts how my almost 20 year old volvo drives better than my 2012 Honda Odyssey.

In elementary school my advanced reading teacher drove past me as I was walking home. She had a V70 Cross Country and I thought it was so cool. Years later she inspired me to get a 2002 S60 2.4t as my first car! While it’s long gone I’ll never forget it. I’m 26 now and I just can’t believe I have a memory like that still with me. I do miss that crayon smell of the leather 😂

I daily an 02 2.4 NA, while it isn't fast it sings, the sound of an I5 is just beautiful.

I must say you have impeccable taste. At first I didn't quite get Volvo but when I learned just a bit of their past models I understood how awesome Volvo is. It's just that I really don't like the current and future models.

It's a fantastic car. Mine has the same paint job but different wheels. I bought a 2008 V70 2.4 Classic with a manual transmission. The classic trimlevel is probably not available in the US but here in Sweden it was. Classic is the last model year of a generation of cars, they are always well equipped for a good price - sort of to make a last run for the generation. This is awesome because it means all the minor faults since its release in 2000 has been fixed, and you get some cool stuff like a gauge cluster from the V70R but grey instead of blue, and other cool stuff. It's a tank of a car - comfortable and reliable. I love mine and will probably have it and take care of it until I graduate university, get a job and later buy an EV as a daily driver, it will be my last ICE car (except for maybe some fun weekend car in the future)

Don't forget the efficiency because they're lighter and much more aerodynamic! The lower silhouette makes for better highway fuel economy.

Proud owner of 2004 V70R with delivery mileage. 173000. Volvo for life.

Excellent review. I got an S60 2.4 as my first car. The car is completely optioned out with 17" wheels and a bunch of other goodies. I love the sound of the i5 (big part of why I bought it) and am going to get my exhaust done too. It's not very fast, but it's a fun car! I didn't know about the key fob tricks but I'm going to try them out today HAHA.

i got an 04 v70 with the same engine. I absolutely love it man

I learned to drive on a 2001 Volvo 70 xc turbo charge (I think that’s the model) and it is such an amazing car. I once got into a crash and since it was a steel frame, me and the car was fine but the other car was destroyed completely (not my fault) also you have literally no blind spot, only down side is the miles per gallon and it doesn’t look super great!

great job on this review! best I have seen for the v70!

Ive been thinking about getting one as my first car. They arent expensive and just generally awesome cars, they also fit all my needs (im a diver and need a heck of a lot of space for equipment). Honestly i really love Volvos, they are timeless (to me at least) and have all the features i personally need (not too many and not too less).

Great video. The way you talk makes the video very interesting. I hope your channel grows.

Nice review…I have a 2004 for my photography business and I just love it. Has been dependable, halfway decent on gas, really comfortable and effortless to drive. 180,000 miles and it still runs and drives like new. I didn’t know that about the lights and the locks, I’ll have to try that out! 😉

I have a 2006 06 and it has a 2.5t and honestly feels faster than i thought it would. lower speeds it has lots of turbo lag but on the highway passing is great fun

One of the manufactures I think Honda or I forget which ones I supposed to bring a wagon to the market next year wonder how that will do if that will bring back wagons would be cool. Thx for the video.

Awesome review. These things are tanks!

That’s a sweet ride

I have just recently purchased as a second car to our family V70 2006 same grey colour but mine is 2.0 petrol with 180hp. I found that it has pretty good power specially on the highway. as you guys say sure its not tesla in acceleration but hey its a pretty good winter / family car with a class and unique design! I love it! :)

Volvos have a great smell (P2s**), I was always reminded of something with a hint of vanilla... But crayons with a hint of vanilla is almost spot on (not a sweet vanilla).

10:20 don't you hate when that happens? But in all seriousness, love videos about older cars, especially 90's and early 2000's. Great video as always man

Love this wagon

The turning radius of these cars is terrible, but it adds to the charm. And on a V70R, the turning radius is bigger than an Escalade.

Volvo the best car i have 1999 V 70 2.4 L still running like new its with 360.000KMS and BMW 750 LI (2008) 208000 KMS Running fine but overheats every once a while it has too may cooling sensors plus the reservoir tank does not keep pressure had to buy new one. I have Mercedes Benz S 550 (2007) 202000 KMS this car is not reliable at all the airmatics shocks and front wheel bearing comes off while driving. just sold it l liked your video thanks for uploading❤

most were sold as turbo, the NA just don't have the power for a big wagon.

As someone who's owned a P2 VR for a year (and lusted for one for 8), my *only* complaint is the turning radius that makes cargo freighters seem nimble.

I had a Volvo 240 wagon that'll make that thing look like a hatchback I had several of them roadblocks

P3 smell like crayons too!!

Elliott alvis approves

Thinking about getting the 2.4 specifically because it can handle a turbo better than 2.5 because of the thicker cylinder walls :-)

the petrol are more powerful than a diesel.

Do you have any videos on the p3 v70??

VOLVO V7O (1999) BMW 750 LI (2008) CHEVY SURBURBUN 1500 LT , CADILLAC STS 4.6 V8 NORTHSTARS (these are my choice of cars.💞💞💞💞

looking to buy one, cant decide between II and III gen. Is the interior better in III?

What wheels are these? Pretty cool! Looks like impala wheels.

You should come to harford and review my rotted out 1995 4runner I just got! 4 inch pro comp lift on 33s

volvos are very cool cars but sadly their reliability record is not there but V70R is a very unique same goes for the S60R

I’m looking for a 2.5 non r in a manual. Not having any luck

huh my 2207 volvo xc90 v8 isnt a R but it has blue gauges

it a powerful car and big. It is not, a slow car.

gta npc :D

my Norwegian friend has this car and he hates it so much, he loves tesla so much more hes in love with elon musk.