Volvo V70 1996
We wanted a cheap and durable car - we found it. A real Volvo, like the Swedes used to make, even though the engine was VW/Audi, it never let us down, even in the coldest winters. The main thing is to change the belt kit in time, then the bonnet will only need to be opened for oil changes and window fluid. The good old 5-cylinder diesel. Personally I can say that this is one of 2 or 3 cars I ...
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This generation of Volvo V70 has been produced from January, 1996 to December, 2000. We can provide information about 33 modifications of this generation. 1996 Volvo V70 is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (7 versions) and front wheel drive (26 versions).
This Volvo is available with eleven 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.
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 fuel efficient Volvo V70 1996 petrol engine version is Volvo V70 2.4, consuming 8.6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volvo V70 1996 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. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 2.3 petrol 5-cylinder 250 hp version (Volvo V70 R).
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 9 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Volvo V70 trunk space is 420 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1580 litres.
This Volvo is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1100 €. According to user reviews, average Volvo V70 repair costs are 190 € per year. Users calculated Volvo V70 1996 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 |
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| Volvo V70 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.0 Petrol | 126 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.0 Petrol | 126 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V | 2.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V | 2.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo | 2.0 Petrol | 225 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo | 2.0 Petrol | 225 HP | 11.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1999 2.3 T-5 Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 240 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1997 2.3 R Apr 1997 — Jan 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 240 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1999 2.3 T-5 Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 240 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1998 2.3 R AWD Jan 1998 — Mai 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 240 HP | 12.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) | All wheel |
| Volvo V70 1997 2.3 T-5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 241 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1997 2.3 T-5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 241 HP | 11.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
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Volvo V70 1997 2.3 R
Apr 1997 — Jan 1999 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds |
2.3 Petrol | 250 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1998 2.3 R AWD Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 | 2.3 Petrol | 250 HP | 11.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
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Volvo V70 1999 2.4
Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 | 2.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 144 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.4 Petrol | 144 HP | 10.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| 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 |
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Volvo V70 1999 2.4
Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| 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 |
| Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 | 2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Volvo V70 1997 2.4 T AWD Jan 1997 — Jun 2000 | 2.4 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
| 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 |
| Volvo V70 1997 2.4 T AWD Jan 1997 — Jun 2000 | 2.4 Petrol | 193 HP | 11.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | All wheel |
| 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 |
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Volvo V70 1999 2.4 R AWD
Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 Most powerfull petrol version (265 HP) |
2.4 Petrol | 265 HP | 11.7 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
| Volvo V70 1997 TDI 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.5 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
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Volvo V70 1999 2.5 D
Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.5 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1997 TDI 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 | 2.5 Diesel | 140 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volvo V70 1999 2.5 D Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 | 2.5 Diesel | 140 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volvo V70 prices
Volvo V70 1996 - 2000 estate car price in Latvia is from 500 € to 1700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volvo V70 price is average - Volvo V70 is approximately for 19 percents cheaper then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1996 - 2000 prices). The reason of Volvo V70 low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo V70 2000 price | 800 € | 1200 € | 1600 € | |
| Volvo V70 1999 price | 500 € | 1000 € | 1700 € | |
| Volvo V70 1997 price | 1000 € | 1100 € | 1300 € |
Volvo V70 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volvo V70? Users calculated Volvo V70 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.18 € cost per one kilometer.
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Volvo V70 reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volvo V70 reliability is more below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2011 defects were detected in an average of 30.6 percent of Volvo V70 of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 26%.
Volvo V70 1996 features (options)
Percentage of Volvo V70 with corresponding feature (option)
71% Adjustable steering wheel
54% Climate control
52% Roof bars (railings)
49% Metallic paint
46% Leather upholstery
45% Heated seats
33% Cruise control
31%
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Volvo V70 reviews
Total 111 Volvo V70 owner reviews
Pros: We wanted a cheap and durable car - we found it. A real Volvo, like the Swedes used to make, even though the engine was VW/Audi, it never let us down, even in the coldest winters. The main thing is to change the belt kit in time, then the bonnet will only need to be opened for oil changes and window fluid. The good old 5-cylinder diesel. Personally I can say that this is one of 2 or 3 cars I would sign up to drive around the world, for its durability and reliability. Although my specimen was even very battered, over the 3 years of my ownership, I only had to replace the clutch. I don't count standard things like brakes and oil. I sold it to a neighbour, already visually very tired, as I was driving building materials and all sorts of other loads, and quite ruthlessly thrashing around the country off-roads, but even after all that I never had a single suspension complaint in the inspection, nor was there any indication that anything under there was dead. My neighbour is still driving today.
Cons: Like the old diesels, they are ugly, but whether that is a significant disadvantage, I doubt. There may have been the occasional little electric glitch, but I never had to stay on the side of the road because of them, because, after all, my car was already 20 years old and had an obscure history when I bought it.
It's hard to find a reasonably good example, although if you look in Germany, it's rare to find one still in circulation.
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 20 years) | Owned for | 100`000 kilometers (3 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend