Volvo V70
The wagon that defined “Volvo wagon” for a generation — square, safe, and secretly quick in the right trim. The T5 could hustle; it laid the groundwork for the R that could genuinely scare you.
1998–2010Years
3Generations/trims
AWD / FWDDrivetrain
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 (Gen 1) | 1998–2000 | 190 | 199 | 8.6 | 3,307 | — | 20 | FWD | 2.4L 5cyl turbo | $28,285 |
| V70 (Gen 2) | 2001–2007 | 168 | ~170 | ~9.5 | ~3,390 | — | 19 | AWD | 2.5L 5cyl turbo | $29,450 |
| V70 (Gen 3) | 2008–2010 | 235 | 236 | 7.8 | ~3,900 | — | 20 | FWD | 3.2L 6cyl | $33,210 |
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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