When did the Volvo V70 front drive come out?
The 1998 V70 replaced the boxy, square corners of the 850 with rounded edges and a more “family friendly” appearance package and design, an example being the window controls moving from the spill-prone center console to both front doors. In 1999 Volvo offered the V70 in base, GLT, and T5 versions, all with front-drive.
What kind of engine does a Volvo V70 have?
This V70 shared Volvo’s P2 platform with the S80, S60, XC70, and XC90. Both first-generation and second-generation V70s were powered by Volvo’s inline 5-cylinder.
Is there a warranty on a Volvo V70?
It seems Volvo has extended the warranty on these sensors to 100,000 miles in lieu of issuing a recall. The dealer also says it could be a software upgrade issue. To me, it seems like a mechanical problem with the transmission. It is going into the shop tomorrow. I’ll let you know how it turns out. I too own a 2000 XC with 90,000 miles on it.
Why is my transmission not working on my Volvo V70?
Over the previous two months, it gradually become more noticeable. After the 60,000 mile service & transmission fluid replacement, the faint noise became a loud clunk when the transmission shifted. The transmission would also at times not engage when accelerating after a stop or a slow down.
Is there a 2.0L version of the Volvo V70?
A 2.0L version of the V70 XC was available only for markets with high taxes on cars with an engine capacity of more than 2000 cc. Standard ride height was increased 35 mm (1.4 in) overall with 26 mm (1.0 in) more ground clearance compared to the regular AWD model.
What kind of engine does a Volvo S70 have?
The Volvo 70 series — both S70 sedan and V70 wagon — descended from the very popular Volvo 850. They were both simply reworked, slightly modernized versions of the successful 850. They both continued to use Volvo’s bulletproof inline-5 cylinder aluminum engine.
When did the third generation Volvo come out?
The third generation (2007–2016) debuted in February 2007. It was based on the P3 platform and marketed as the V70 and the XC70. Production of the V70 ended on 25 April 2016, the XC70 continued until 13 May 2016. The sedan model was called Volvo S80.
Why did my 2001 Volvo V70 go out?
The heater core leaked due to being a mix of aluminum and plastic. $900 Front suspension was weak, had to replace both A arms The worst flaw was the transmission. Went out just over 100K and was almost $7000 to repair. At the cost of this I opted to send it to the scrap yard.
Are there any problems with my 2004 V70?
My 2004 V70 (47K miles) has been having bulb failures for about a year or so. On occassion the warning light will come on – even though all bulbs seem to be working, especially in cool weather (around 30F). I have replaced both front bulbs twice, and many of the back lights are also on their second switch.
How much does a 2001 Volvo V70 cost?
Such a sad car to own especially after years of having great Volvos (1965 122s, 1978 240 wagon) The throttle body is a huge issue that costs about $2500 and caused it to intermittently stall.