Yes, these cars feel impeccable for a long time if they're given some basic maintenance love by their owners. They can be 20 years and feel fresh. They're not exactly cheap to maintain but they will always give back the money in form of comfort, reliability and safety. I once towed out a Ford pickup out of a ditch with my 2009 XC70 in the winter and that is one of the most satisfying things I have ever experienced with this vehicle especially for someone who has been pointed out by his peers as driving a " soccer mom car" 😂.
My parents have a 2003 Volvo XC70 with the 2.5T. It has 450,000 km. AWD doesn’t work (common issue) but works well as FWD. Sunroof doesn’t work. The original turbo is needing to be replaced soon, but it still drives great. I’m taking it to my mechanic to be looked at for them. It still averages 8.7L per 100km which I think is pretty good. These wagons have just aged beautifully.
I have an 2001 V70XC that I bought from someone who's water pump bearing failed, causing the timing belt to jump, resulting in bent valves and their subsequent posting of the vehicle for sale. Changing the timing belt isn't the only concern, as seen in this example: the water pump, timing belt, idler pulley and tensioner all need to be changed together to ensure that all components of the camshaft drive are in good condition. I'd also like to suggest that when replacing these items that you spend as much as you can afford for quality replacement parts and not be tempted to save some money by installing off-brand parts that may fail prematurly. I chose to use an OEM AISAN water pump and a high performance timing belt kit from Gates. Also, if you're concerned that the belt or components are due for a change and you haven't yet reached the recommended mileage for the change, go ahead and replace them. You will sleep better knowing that you erred on the side of caution even if some say you changed them out prematurely. I can attest that finding and installing a rebuilt cylinder head wasn't easy or inexpensive as compared to what it costs to change out the timing belt kit.
Drove my 2004 xc70 310000 miles. It had the factory timing belt, water pump on it. The guy that bought it still drives it today and it has over 340000 on the factory timing belt and water pump. I lost the #1 coil coming out of Baltimore inner harbor, the car drove me and my kids all the way home over the Frederick mountains and safely to WV. I replaced the coil and drove it like nothing happened. These cars are bullet proof. My 2006 xc70 has 198000 and all I do is change breaks, coils and spark plugs & air filter. Idk who made this timing belt thing up, but I've never replaced one and I run my xc70s hard. Rarely do I do under 80 on the interstate. And they both berried the 160 on the dash.
The title of this video is misleading. This huge lump of information you give is you reading statistics of possible problems, you are not giving me any indication of what i should check for before i buy. Which is a completely different process.
Im on my 4th v70xc and they have been overall bad ass! It helps to know how to work on them yes. Timing belts are actually very durable and don't need changed till at least 100,000 miles.
Your comment about the “electrical contacts” at 5:46 sounds exactly like the gremlins I’ve been chasing. What is the “weakness” of the contacts that causes the connection loss?
I've seen the newest SUV's and hatchbacks which have become shorter with more plastic and thinner metal bodies that a hail storms have destroyed while they sat on the car lots to be sold to anyone who doesn't know any better. You get what you sometimes pay too much for while expecting more and getting less. With Volvo, the only thing I don't like is the price although you do get what you pay for and sometimes, unexpectedly, you get a whole lot more before you start paying more for repairs.
2002-2004 was the best years. I love my 2006 cause it is fully loaded and has the black interior. The sound system is sooooo good with the factory subs! It has 198000. My old 2004 had 310000 on it when I sold it. Now it has 340000 on it. It was a base model and the sound system sucked, but that car lost the first coil as me and the kids came out of Baltimore inner harbor and drove us all the way home on only 4 cinders over the Frederick mountains to WV! I replaced the coil and drove it another 100000+ miles. That car was a tank that would gross the 160 mark on the dash. It was a real sleeper and everyone called it the old mans car, til all I saw was them in my mirror.
The most gues truble on this mull out of garage are only rubber on rainswells rear end front,,,only good servis end after 860 000km the sound of watter pump was a little kruqx,,,end noting only regular serwises,,,end on 890 000 little servis on all doors ,,in future noting
This is 2024. These issues are regarding older (2007 back) Volvos. I just bought a used 2015 XC70 3.2I AWD Platinum with 155K miles. It is loaded with options. The only warning with this engine (3.2L inline 6 cylinder) when researched was primarily oil use. I changed the PVC assembly as recommended and found the previous owner had done the same in 2022! Anyway, this is an awesome crossover vehicle! 230HP and 28.5 MPG petrol. Very happy driver ;))
Sounds like the person you bought it from didn't take care of it. Did you buy it from the original owner? I'm willing to bet you were like the 3rd or 4th owner.
@@danthydude I have no idea how many owners before me, but every one of the problems this car has had are considered common problems with multiple complaints. Regardless of the number of owners, the problems would need to be fixed by someone as they happen. Anyone claiming this is a dependable car hasn’t owned one for any amount of time.
The best is houme version if lifted xc70 on Neodium Engine,,,its nit so fast maks spme 100 km/h but no fuel no sound no pioes senzors IT or nbuntch of cale.. simply 24/7 driwing werry sikens mpv plus you can hear almoust etch little stoun on tires.,,bird song end so on,,,end not some time,,in long next 100 years,,,that is a metter..nomtank fuel noting,,,engine stop ir start on hand if you want
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