Volvo V70 1996

This generation of Volvo V70 has been produced from January, 1996 to December, 2000. We can provide information about 33 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced with front wheel drive (26 versions) and four wheel (4x4) drive (7 versions).

This Volvo is available with 11 petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.4 litres and power of from 126 to 265 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.5 litres and power of 140 HP.
The car is available with both manual (16 versions), as well as automatic (17 versions) gearbox.

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Volvo V70 1996 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.6 to 12.2 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6.3 to 7.9 litres per 100km. The most economical Volvo V70 petrol engine version is Volvo V70 2.4, consuming 8.6 litres per 100km. While the most economical Volvo V70 diesel - Volvo V70 2.5 D for 100 kilometers consumes 6.3 liters of diesel.

Volvo V70 1996 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 206 to 280 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 168 to 194 grams per kilometer. From Volvo V70 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volvo V70 2.4 which produces an average of 206 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volvo V70 diesels least CO2 distributes Volvo V70 2.5 D - 168 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.8 seconds has Volvo V70 R version, conversely the tardiest one is Volvo V70 2.0 reaching this speed only in 12.5 seconds.

Lenght of Volvo V70 is 472 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Volvo V70 is about 1 cm longer than Mazda 6 estate car / wagon, but 2 cm shorter than Ford Scorpio estate car / wagon. Volvo V70 gross weight is from 1970 to 2160 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 20 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Volvo is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1100 €. According to user reviews, average Volvo V70 repair costs are 190 € per year. Users calculated Volvo V70 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.18 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 63%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volvo V70 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volvo V70 prices and costs.

In user reviews Volvo V70 received average grade 8.1 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (7.6). Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 95% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

Volvo V70 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volvo V70 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.0 Petrol 126 HP 10 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.0 Petrol 126 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V 2.0 Petrol 180 HP 11.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V 2.0 Petrol 180 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo 2.0 Petrol 225 HP 11.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo 2.0 Petrol 225 HP 11.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1999 2.3 T-5 Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 R Apr 1997 — Jan 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1999 2.3 T-5 Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1998 2.3 R AWD Jan 1998 — Mai 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 12.2 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 T-5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.3 Petrol 241 HP 11.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 T-5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.3 Petrol 241 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 R Apr 1997 — Jan 1999 2.3 Petrol 250 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1998 2.3 R AWD Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 2.3 Petrol 250 HP 11.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 144 HP 10 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 144 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 T Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 T Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 T AWD Jan 1997 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo V70 1998 2.4 T XC 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 T AWD Jan 1997 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo V70 1998 2.4 T XC 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 R AWD Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 2.4 Petrol 265 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo V70 1997 TDI 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1999 2.5 D Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1997 TDI 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 1999 2.5 D Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel drive (FWD)

Volvo V70 prices

Volvo V70 1996 - 2000 estate car price in Latvia is from 600 € to 1700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volvo V70 price is above average (compare estate cars 1996 - 2000 prices).

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Volvo V70 2000 price 800 € 1300 € 1700 €
Volvo V70 1999 price 600 € 1000 € 1500 €
Volvo V70 1998 price 600 € 1000 € 1300 €
Volvo V70 1997 price 800 € 1100 € 1400 €

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Volvo V70 reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of German vehicle inspection service (TÜV) Volvo V70 quality is average. In the roadworthiness tests carried out in 2012, defects were detected in an average of 27 percent of Volvo V70 of this generation (the average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 26.8%).

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Volvo V70 1996 features (options)

Percentage of Volvo V70 with corresponding feature (option)

Conditioning
70%
Adjustable steering wheel
64%
Roof bars (railings)
59%
Leather upholstery
53%
Climate control
52%
Metallic paint
46%
Heated seats
39%
Cruise control
37%
Electrically adjustable seats
12%
Sunroof
11%

Volvo V70 1996 photo images

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Volvo V70 1996 side Side

Blue Volvo V70 1996 front Front

Dark red Volvo V70 1996 back, side Back, side

Volvo V70 1996 back, side Back, side

Volvo V70 1996 dashboard (instrument panel), drivers seat Dashboard (instrument panel), drivers seat

Dark red Volvo V70 1996 front Front

Black Volvo V70 1996 front Front

Volvo V70 reviews

Total 105 Volvo V70 owner reviews

Volvo V70 1999 Diesel 2.5 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2011 (age of car 12 years) Owned for:28`000 kilometers (6 years)
Average fuel consumption: 7.3 litres per 100km (70% urban driving)
Total car rating:
10/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 18
Volvo V70 1999 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2014 (age of car 15 years) Owned for:30`000 kilometers (3 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 1100 € (~ 366 € per year)
Total car rating:
7/10
Review - positive and negative sides
 
Volvo V70 1998 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2010 (age of car 12 years) Owned for:100`000 kilometers (6 years)
Average fuel consumption: 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 300 € (~ 50 € per year)
Total car rating:
7/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 36
Volvo V70 1999 Diesel 2.3 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2008 (age of car 9 years) Owned for:10 years
Average fuel consumption: 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 600 € (~ 60 € per year)
Total car rating:
10/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 55
Volvo V70 1998 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2015 (age of car 17 years) Owned for:80`000 kilometers (4 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.5 litres per 100km (80% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 1300 € (~ 325 € per year)
Total car rating:
8/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 30
Volvo V70 1998 Petrol 2.5 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2014 (age of car 16 years) Owned for:140`000 kilometers (6 years)
Average fuel consumption: 13.3 litres per 100km (50% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 940 € (~ 156 € per year)
Total car rating:
7/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 20
Volvo V70 1998 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2012 (age of car 14 years) Owned for:60`000 kilometers (4 years)
Average fuel consumption: 7.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 2770 € (~ 692 € per year)
Total car rating:
5/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 45
Volvo V70 1997 Petrol 2.4 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2013 (age of car 16 years) Owned for:40`000 kilometers (3 years)
Average fuel consumption: 11.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 340 € (~ 113 € per year)
Total car rating:
8/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 66
Volvo V70 1997 Petrol 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2011 (age of car 14 years) Owned for:25`000 kilometers (5 years)
Average fuel consumption: 11.5 litres per 100km (90% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 560 € (~ 112 € per year)
Total car rating:
10/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 43
Volvo V70 1997 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2012 (age of car 15 years) Owned for:200`000 kilometers (4 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.5 litres per 100km (30% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 690 € (~ 172 € per year)
Total car rating:
9/10
Review - positive and negative sides
 
Volvo V70 1997 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2006 (age of car 9 years) Owned for:12 years
Total cost of repairs: 300 € (~ 25 € per year)
Total car rating:
9/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   female, age 69
Volvo V70 2000 Diesel 2.5 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2013 (age of car 13 years) Owned for:60`000 kilometers (2 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 25 € (~ 12 € per year)
Total car rating:
10/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 63
Volvo V70 2000 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2013 (age of car 13 years) Owned for:150`000 kilometers (3 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 3405 € (~ 1135 € per year)
Total car rating:
2/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 49
Volvo V70 1999 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2010 (age of car 11 years) Owned for:450`000 kilometers (10 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving)
Total car rating:
9/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 59
Volvo V70 1999 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2013 (age of car 14 years) Owned for:130`000 kilometers (6 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 460 € (~ 76 € per year)
Total car rating:
9/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 58
Volvo V70 2000 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2013 (age of car 13 years) Owned for:30`000 kilometers (3 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 480 € (~ 160 € per year)
Total car rating:
8/10
Review - positive and negative sides
 
Volvo V70 1998 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2020 (age of car 22 years) Owned for:0 years
Total car rating:
6/10
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   male, age 52
Volvo V70 2000 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2010 (age of car 10 years) Owned for:120`000 kilometers (6 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.5 litres per 100km (40% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 320 € (~ 53 € per year)
Total car rating:
8/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 46
Volvo V70 1999 Diesel 2.5 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2006 (age of car 7 years) Owned for:350`000 kilometers (10 years)
Average fuel consumption: 7.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 100 € (~ 10 € per year)
Total car rating:
8/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 52
Volvo V70 1998 Petrol 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2013 (age of car 15 years) Owned for:40`000 kilometers (4 years)
Average fuel consumption: 11.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 190 € (~ 47 € per year)
Total car rating:
10/10
Review - positive and negative sides
   female, age 38
Volvo V70 1999 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2014 (age of car 15 years) Owned for:60`000 kilometers (2 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.2 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 680 € (~ 340 € per year)
Total car rating:
10/10
   male, age 41
Volvo V70 1998 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox Volvo V70 1998
Purchase year:2013 (age of car 15 years) Owned for:70`000 kilometers (4 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 250 € (~ 62 € per year)
Total car rating:
10/10
   male, age 46
Volvo V70 2000 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2012 (age of car 12 years) Owned for:100`000 kilometers (4 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.2 litres per 100km (50% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 100 € (~ 25 € per year)
Total car rating:
9/10
   male, age 50
Volvo V70 1998 Diesel 2.5 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2009 (age of car 11 years) Owned for:8 years
Average fuel consumption: 6.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 230 € (~ 28 € per year)
Total car rating:
9/10
Review - positive and negative sides
 
Volvo V70 2000 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2011 (age of car 11 years) Owned for:120`000 kilometers (5 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.2 litres per 100km (40% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 210 € (~ 42 € per year)
Total car rating:
8/10
   male, age 35
Volvo V70 1998 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2011 (age of car 13 years) Owned for:200`000 kilometers (5 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.5 litres per 100km (40% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 180 € (~ 36 € per year)
Total car rating:
9/10
 
Volvo V70 2000 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2009 (age of car 9 years) Owned for:200`000 kilometers (7 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.6 litres per 100km (40% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 360 € (~ 51 € per year)
Total car rating:
9/10
   male, age 59
Volvo V70 2000 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2008 (age of car 8 years) Owned for:350`000 kilometers (7 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 594 € (~ 84 € per year)
Total car rating:
8/10
   male, age 48
Volvo V70 1998 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2016 (age of car 18 years) Owned for:100`000 kilometers (2 years)
Average fuel consumption: 8.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 1650 € (~ 825 € per year)
Total car rating:
4/10
   male, age 23
Volvo V70 2000 Petrol 2.4 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2015 (age of car 15 years) Owned for:25`000 kilometers (1 year)
Average fuel consumption: 8.0 litres per 100km (10% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 70 € (~ 70 € per year)
Total car rating:
8/10
   male, age 59
Volvo V70 1999 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2015 (age of car 16 years) Owned for:1`000 kilometers (1 year)
Average fuel consumption: 6.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total car rating:
10/10
   male, age 38
Volvo V70 1997 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2013 (age of car 16 years) Owned for:65`000 kilometers (3 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.8 litres per 100km (20% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 795 € (~ 265 € per year)
Total car rating:
9/10
   female, age 53
Volvo V70 2000 Diesel 2.5 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2016 (age of car 16 years) Owned for:13`000 kilometers (0 years)
Average fuel consumption: 9.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 150 €
Total car rating:
8/10
   female, age 34
Volvo V70 1997 Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2010 (age of car 13 years) Owned for:300`000 kilometers (6 years)
Average fuel consumption: 7.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 590 € (~ 98 € per year)
Total car rating:
6/10
 
Volvo V70 1999 Petrol 2.3 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2015 (age of car 16 years) Owned for:30`000 kilometers (2 years)
Average fuel consumption: 10.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 280 € (~ 140 € per year)
Total car rating:
6/10
   male, age 58
Volvo V70 2000 Petrol 2.4 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2015 (age of car 15 years) Owned for:150`000 kilometers (4 years)
Average fuel consumption: 10.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total car rating:
9/10
   male, age 53
Volvo V70 1998 Diesel 2.4 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2007 (age of car 9 years) Owned for:200`000 kilometers (8 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 1800 € (~ 225 € per year)
Total car rating:
8/10
   male, age 53
Volvo V70 1997 Petrol 2.0 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2015 (age of car 18 years) Owned for:30`000 kilometers (0 years)
Average fuel consumption: 10.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 880 €
Total car rating:
9/10
   female, age 45
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