Is the 1999 Volvo S70 a good car?
The S70 has been great for the commuting that I do, I have averaged about 30 mpg on highway. Also a great car for driving in adverse weather, rain or snow, this car has been great, the only down side is the price tag for repairs. But repairs have been few and far between.
How many miles does a Volvo S70 have?
Its hard to find a vehicle with luxury, safety, and value that is reliable and safe. The 99 Volvo S70 is a car that meets the standards for this criteria. So far I am highly impressed with my 99′ S70 which currently has 104,000 miles.
Is the Kia S70 a good car to buy?
Bought the car used with high miles and have been nothing but very impressed. The S70 has been great for the commuting that I do, I have averaged about 30 mpg on highway. Also a great car for driving in adverse weather, rain or snow, this car has been great, the only down side is the price tag for repairs. But repairs have been few and far between.
Are there any genuine parts for a Volvo S70?
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Is the Volvo S80 a good car to buy?
The S80s are absolute dogs and I wouldn’t trade mine for even the newest of models. It does go through light bulbs like nobody’s business….even after having the recall work done it. And the leather on the doors separated early on and after 2 fixes, I gave up.
What’s the problem with my 1993-2000 850 S70?
All 1993-2000 850, S70, C70 and V70 models (as well as most 2001 2008 S60, S80, V70 and XC 90 models) use a plastic gas cap door hinge that commonly fails at around 60,000 miles or so. Not the end of the world, but it does leave your gas door hanging from the side of your Volvo, which doesn’t look too cool and is not good for the paint job!
Why does my Volvo S70 not start up?
Air, fuel, and spark. The three ingredients of a beautiful explosion that make your car go vroom. As sensors age, they can accrue buildup or fail outright due to the wide range of temperatures a car’s engine exposes them to.
How does body control work on a Volvo S70?
On 99+ models throttle body control is carried out electronically rather than with a foot-actuated cable. This gives a smoother, easier to press accelerator pedal, with the downside of increased complexity and a greater than average failure rate.
What are the problems with the C70 engine?
Once the system plugs up, crankcase pressure builds high enough to cause oil to be forced past engine seals resulting in oil leaks around the engine. Another problem with this system is the many small vacuum lines used become brittle and crack, rendering the system inoperable as well as causing idle and drivability issues.