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Volvo V70 I (1996–2000)

4.5/5
Reliability score Good
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Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
2.0 (126 Hp) (B5202FS) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 (126 Hp) Automatic (B5202FS) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 (143 Hp) (B5204F) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 20V (180 Hp) (B5204T2) No reports 0 No issues reported
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2.0 20V (180 Hp) Automatic (B5204T2) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 20V Turbo (211 Hp) (B5204T) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 20V Turbo (225 Hp) (B5204T3) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 20V Turbo (225 Hp) Automatic (B5204T3) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 20V Turbo (226 Hp) AWD (B5204T3) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.3 20V T-5 (240 Hp) (B5234S) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.3 20V T-5 (240 Hp) AWD (B5234S) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.3 20V T-5 (240 Hp) Automatic (B5234S) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.3 T (250 Hp) (B5234T4) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.3 T (250 Hp) AWD (B5234T4) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.3 T (250 Hp) Automatic (B5234T4) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.4 16V (140 Hp) (B5244S2) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.4 16V Bifuel (140 Hp) (B5244SG) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.4 20V Turbo (193 Hp) (B5244T) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.4 20V Turbo (193 Hp) AWD (B5244T) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.4 20V Turbo (193 Hp) Automatic (B5244T) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.4i 20V (170 Hp) (B5254S) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.4i 20V (170 Hp) Automatic (B5254S) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.5 (144 Hp) (B5252S) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.5 (144 Hp) Automatic (B5252S) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.5 (265 Hp) AWD (B5244T2) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.5 20V (165 Hp) (B5254S) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
2.5 TDI (140 Hp) (D5252T) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.5 TDI (140 Hp) Automatic (D5252T) No reports 0 No issues reported

Other

Engine Score Reports Common issues
2.5 Bifuel (126/144 Hp) Geartronic (GB5252S2) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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V70 i

Wonderful car, never let me down. I bought it with a little over 200,000 km. I drove it for almost 100,000 km. It endured a lot of hardship, moving, heavy work, and holidays abroad with full load and roof rack (it still had power for overtaking). I took care of it as best I could, and the car always repaid me with reliability. It started without problems even at -30°C (Scandinavia). No major repairs were needed, only wear-and-tear parts. The bodywork is a medal (except for

Pros: Exceptional reliability, Strong performance even when loaded, Good in extreme cold, Minimal repair costs
Cons: Bodywork has minor issues
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V70 i: A 4-Year, 1000 zł Used Car Triumph

After 4 years of use and a 1000 zł purchase, I believe this is the best purchase I've ever made. Transporting IKEA furniture or a 3-meter countertop was no problem. Spacious, comfortable, reliable. Almost all parts are original since new. After 432,000 km, I'm facing a major repair soon: engine mounts. Otherwise, only fluids until now. I considered switching to a newer model, maybe the second generation, but I felt a pang about letting it go. I'll keep driving it, no surrender!

Pros: Incredibly spacious, perfect for large items, Comfortable ride for long journeys, Remarkably reliable with original parts lasting, Exceptional value for money
Cons: Engine mount replacement needed at high mileage

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