Is the Volvo XC70 T6 a good car?
The XC70 T6 doesn’t feel quick the way the top Saab does, but it feels considerably stronger than the 3.2. With the boost, acceleration in regular driving feels appropriately effortless. A Haldex all-wheel-drive system that preloads the rears means no embarrassing tire squeal (even if you floor the throttle mid-turn) and no torque steer.
What are the problems with the Volvo XC70?
Ranked as the third-worst problem for the Volvo XC70 is all-wheel drivetrain failure in the 2003 model year, occurring at an average of around 87,000 miles and earning a high Severity Rating of 9.0 (out of 10.0). Both the second and top-worst-rated problems are with the XC70’s transmission, existing mostly in 2001 and 2003 model years.
Why is my Volvo XC90 AWD not working?
This problem is often due to issues with the Differential Electronic Module (DEM), a blown fuse, or a defective Volvo AOC pump. This problem affects models with AWD including the Volvo XC90 XC70 V70 S60 S80 S40. What makes Volvo different from most all-wheel-drive systems is that all four wheels are not permanently driven.
How can I tell if my Volvo transmission is bad?
Volvo first starts to manifest transmission problems by hesitating to engage or take too long to change gear. As the problem gets worse, you will notice a bang or hard shifting between gear. If you ignore the problem for too long, the car will go into Limp Mode and get stuck in one gear.
What’s the cargo area like on a Volvo XC70?
Thanks to an unapologetically wagonish rear roofline, the XC70’s cargo area ranks as the most voluminous among today’s shrunken population of U.S.-market wagons. The cargo area carpeting looks and feels so nice that you’ll want to put it into protective custody beneath the optional accessory load liner.
What kind of car is the Volvo T6?
Aside from plus-one rims, the turbocharged T6 looks just like the regular XC70— a clue to the point of the extra horses. The current Volvo V70/XC70 is essentially the S80 in wagon form. In a $56k flagship sedan, the mostly shared interior doesn’t impress.
How much horsepower does a Volvo XC70 have?
When it moved from the old S60 platform to the new S80 platform last year, the XC70 picked up a few hundred pounds of curb weight, for a total over two tons. As a result, the new 235-horsepower 3.2-liter inline six wasn’t up to the task, even when hitched to a six-speed automatic.
What did the old Volvo XC70 look like?
Stylistically, the 2001-2007 XC70 was a poorly proportioned patchwork, especially when light-colored paint was paired with dark fascias. On some cars, the base model has cheap-looking unpainted bumpers. In the old XC70’s case that look cost extra.
When did the ETM come out on a Volvo?
The ETM issue is well-known among those lucky Volvo owners who have the 5-cylinder engine in models produced in 1999, 2000 and 2001. Like me . Volvo has extended the warranty on original throttle bodies, for up to 10 years or 200,000 miles, and that discussion has, I’m sure, been had many,…
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