Used Volvo XC70 Cars For Sale | AutoTrader UK (2024)

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What year did the Volvo XC70 have transmission problems? ›

Aside from the 2012 Volvo XC70, the 2003-2008 and 2010-2012 model years could also develop transmission shifting problems.

The XC70 has been consistently excellent, with very few problems reported since its introduction in the 1999 model year. So, while none of these model years are awful vehicles, we'll help steer you away from the Volvo XC70 model years to avoid.

Typically, you will find that the Volvo XC70 will survive around 100,000-200,000 miles.

What is the best year of Volvo V70 to buy? We'd say that's a toss up between the 2004 and 2005 model years of the Volvo V70.

If you're interested in the Volvo XC90, we recommend avoiding the 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2016 selections. They have extensive issues and require expensive repairs. There are some bad years, but there are also some excellent selections available.

The V90 Cross Country will replace the XC70. Based on the S90, UK cars are likely to feature all-LED headlights, leather upholstery and satellite navigation, with Apple CarPlay and Volvo's Pilot Assist system also offered.

The V70 and XC70 was discontinued in April 2016 and succeeded by the V90 and V90 Cross Country.

It can also vary depending on the make and year of your Volvo. That being said, with the proper care the average lifespan of a Volvo is typically 20 years with over 200,000 miles.

What is considered high mileage for a Volvo vehicle? As is evident by the other two longevity-based questions, a Volvo vehicle will last you for years if not decades of driving and for a couple hundred-thousand miles. High mileage is hard to define, but there is a club with its own definition.

What is the longest lasting Volvo ever? ›

At the age of 77 and with 3.2 million miles to his name, Irv Gordon has sadly passed away. Irv is survived by the original Volvo P1800 he had bought in 1966 and which has earned him a World Record for carrying him the equivalent of 7 roundtrips to the moon.

Toyota has built a reputation for producing vehicles that are dependable and require minimal maintenance. On the other hand, Volvo has also made significant improvements in reliability over the years, but it may not have the same longstanding reputation as Toyota in terms of reliability.

2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Drive Car of the Year, Best Small Luxury SUV. Hats off to the multi awarded Volvo XC40 Drive Car of the Year, Best small Luxury SUV. Winning its fourth straight title.

Best for Families – Volvo XC90 2.0 D5 Momentum

The least expensive Volvo XC90 is also the most sensible choice. There's plenty of performance and standard equipment. It's efficient too.

The top engine mount is known for failing on the V70. When you are taking off, or changing gear you may hear a loud knocking noise. Another symptom of the top engine mount failing is when you open the bonnet, have someone rev the engine for you and if it shakes excessively then this is the cause.

Model years 2003-2005 were made with automatic transmissions that fail early and often. The parts guys at my Volvo dealership told me recently that it's the XC90 T6's that are the ones to avoid at all costs.

Ideally, your Volvo's transmission would last the entire lifespan of your vehicle. That isn't always the case, though. Unfortunately, sometimes you need transmission repair before you're ready to retire the car. It's important to address transmission issues quickly before they worsen or get more expensive.

Volvo excels when it comes to safety, but, as with many other brands reviewed in the survey, reliability took a hit once the cars passed 4 years. For those with older models (4 – 8 years), more owners reported experiencing issues that necessitated repair at the garage.

All engines were paired with the Aisin-Warner TF-80SC 6-speed automatic transmission, with Haldex AWD optional on the 3.2i and standard on the T6.