Volvo V70 R
The quiet monster — a boxy Volvo wagon with all-wheel drive, a turbo, and enough pace to embarrass cars that laughed at it in the lane next door. The thinking hooligan's estate.
1998–2007Years
2Generations/trims
AWDDrivetrain
Wagon / estateBody
Specs by generation
| Generation / trim | Years | HP | Torque (lb-ft) | 0–60 (s) | Weight (lb) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V70 R (Gen 1) | 1998–2000 | 247 | 258 | 6.6 | 3,821 | — | ~19 | AWD | ~2.3L 5cyl turbo | ~$38,000 |
| V70 R (Gen 2) | 2004–2007 | 300 | 295 | 5.9 | ~3,800 | — | 19 | AWD | 2.5L 5cyl turbo | $40,060 |
Which years hold up and which to avoid is exactly what owners know best — check the Volvo community, and always inspect a specific car (a cheap Bluetooth OBD2 reader pulls stored fault codes before you buy).
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