2005
Volvo V70

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  • 2.4L Manual w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $28,760
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.4L Manual
    Starts at
    $28,760
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.4L Auto w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $28,760
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.4L Auto
    Starts at
    $28,760
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.4L Manual w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $29,130
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.4L Auto w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $29,130
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.4L Auto
    Starts at
    $29,130
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.4L Manual
    Starts at
    $29,130
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo
    Starts at
    $32,110
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $32,110
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $32,525
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Low-Pressure Turbo Gas I5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo
    Starts at
    $32,525
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Low-Pressure Turbo Gas I5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.4L Turbo Auto
    Starts at
    $36,010
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.4L Turbo Auto w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $36,010
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.4L Turbo Auto
    Starts at
    $36,480
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    High-Pressure Turbo Gas I5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.4L Turbo Auto w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $36,480
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    High-Pressure Turbo Gas I5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo R AWD Manual w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $38,750
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo R AWD Auto
    Starts at
    $38,750
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo R AWD Manual
    Starts at
    $38,750
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo R AWD Auto w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $38,750
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo R AWD Manual
    Starts at
    $39,255
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Turbo Gas I5
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo R AWD Auto
    Starts at
    $39,255
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Turbo Gas I5
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo R AWD Auto w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $39,255
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Turbo Gas I5
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2.5L Turbo R AWD Manual w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $39,255
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Turbo Gas I5
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    All Wheel Drive
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High-performance V70 R model
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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Volvo V70 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 5 years / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
5 years / unlimited miles , upgradeable up to 10 years
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170- plus point inspection
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Consumer reviews

80% of drivers recommend this car
4.1 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.1
Value 3.9
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.0

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  • By Marco from Irvine, CA
    Owns this car
    December 18, 2024

    I own this 2005 V70 2WD 2.

    I own this 2005 V70 2WD 2.4l 5 cylinder, OD: 130,000 miles. If you plan on repairing the car your self you will have to purchase a dice electronic tool called DICE which is used to diagnose the car and have access to vida online where you will have to pay a subscription fee which can range from $190 for a 3 days to $600 for a month there will be other additional fees for any repairs plus if you need any software up dates those are about $60 ea. mine needs 6 updates. If you need to input new codes for replacement car keys I bought 2 new keys with remote on ea. local key maker keyed them for $70ea. but could not program them to car. On vida system online you will need to have a locksmiths license to be able to unlock the feature. Other wise you will have to go to Volvo and pay about $420 per key. Any abs or break fixes you will need dice tool and access to vida online. There are all kinds of these tools online but vida will not work with them. There is a lot more but I will stop here.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Paul18518 from Old Forge PA
    Owns this car
    October 6, 2019

    Love this car!

    Right now it is at 290,000 miles and still running fine. I do routine maintenance and cannot say enough about how much this car is growing on me every day.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By EJL from Los Angeles, CA
    Owns this car
    October 1, 2019

    Exhilerating car for Soccer moms / dads. Fast!

    Great car that is totally practical but fun to drive. 6 Speed Manual transmission is amazing. Turbo kicks into gear and you really feel the 300 HP. Have taken on serious sports cars such as Porsche Boxter and have beaten them on the turns....with appropriate tires of course. I recommend Pirelli or Goodyear Eagles for performance. Standard low profile or even all weather tires are still terrific for the car although I would not push as hard in competition. The volvo has 3 stability settings, comfort, sport and performance. Each instantly responds. Of course with this car you can fit 5 and have room for luggage and skis. One negative is the turning radius due to the four wheel drive. Car performs well in all terrain and weather. Seat heaters, premium sound. Blue leather interior. Highly recommended.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Quincy from Portland Maine
    Owns this car
    August 22, 2019

    most comfortable car I’ve driven

    It has plenty of legroom/head space in the front seats, although it is a little tight in the back. All around, the comfort is amazing, the ride quality is great and the practicality is a 10/10 for a 13 year old car
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By mcrandel from Mesa, AZ
    Used to own this car
    November 16, 2018

    It had issues.

    This car was great when we first bought it. We were excited that it was rated one of the safest cars on the road. But, after owning it for a couple of years it started have transmission issues that could not be repaired even though we spent thousands of dollars on it. We took excellent care of it with regular maintenance, but that didn't prevent this issue. We later found out that what we experienced with this car was a common issue with this specific type of car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Volvo fan from Omaha
    Owns this car
    May 14, 2018

    One of the best cars I owned

    Volvo is great, one of the best safe cars in the world, I don't need to say more it is internationally know for it reliability.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By V70 Owner
    Owns this car
    February 14, 2018

    Reliable Volvo Wagon

    I own a 2005 Volvo V70 2.4 FWD. I have owned my V70 for 14 months and 32,000 miles. It has been an excellent vehicle. Extremely reliable! Only had a problem with the heating/cooling, but a simple replacement of the thermostat and sensor resolved the issue. The only complaints I have are: - Low ground clearance (living on a dirt road in New England has proven that mud season is no match for a low setting vehicle) - It is very easy to leave the parking lights on as there is no sound to alert you that the lights are on - Definitely would consider an AWD for my next Volvo vehicle The pros definitely outweigh the cons: - Very comfortable seats - Impressive features for an `05 - Excellent visibility - Great gas mileage for such a large wagon (27-32 mpg) - Minimal repairs needed (car has 182K miles) - Decent audio system - High quality interior (much better than my parents Infiniti) - Fold-flat rear seats!! (Something that my prior wagon lacked) - So much storage and cargo space! - Has get-up-and-go although it is a non-turbo model, have no issues getting up to speed on the highway Overall, I have been very pleased with my V70. Giving up such a wonderful wagon will not be easy!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By MilleMiglia from Music City
    Owns this car
    November 22, 2011

    Volvo V70RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

    This is a brief review of the V70-R, the high-performance version of Volvo's venerable wagon produced from 2004-07. It's an all wheel drive 300 HP turbocharged inline 5 cylinder with computer controlled semi-active shock absorbers and Volvo's superb 'Dynamic Stability and Traction Control'. A reprogrammed ECU can quickly add another 30 HP. The manual 6-speed transmission is a few seconds faster 0-60, since the 5-speed Geartronic automatic is torque limited in 1st & 2nd gears. At a glance, it's a soccer mom's wagon, but subtle details reveal it's sporting nature. A test drive confirms performance approaching the BMW M and Audi S class cars. It's a real sleeper that will outrun many a 'boy-racer'. Volvo made numerous improvements to the R for the 2005 model year, providing greater reliability. But the car can be frightfully expensive to maintain, particularly at Volvo dealerships. Despite the expense, V70R's have earned a cult-like following among enthusiasts.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By senior in Walla Walla from Walla Walla, Washington
    Owns this car
    January 13, 2011

    Very reliable car

    We purchased this V-70 5 years ago have not had one problem with it other than tires brakes and other routine maintenance. purchased with 20k miles, now has 76k. gas mileage 23 city 29-31 hwy drove across the US was comfortable cargo capacity unbelievable. We have driven in some pretty deep snow this winter the car just goes and goes. It is not quite the car my Cadillac is but my wife is very happy with it. only complaint is cost of repairs Volvos are very propritary. New ignition key & remote $600.00.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Stage4survivor from LI, NY
    Owns this car
    January 29, 2010

    Best Wagon for the $$$$$

    I have the non-turbo base w/5speed. Bought new 4 1/2 years ago. It was loaded for the base model, wish they'd offered bi-xenon lighting. Despite the base engine, the stick allows better engine and power control. It is fun, reliable and the best wagon for the money. I get 23-24mpg combined driving mileage.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By 2005V70R-AWD from TN
    Owns this car
    December 3, 2009

    be sure to get the R

    bought the 05 V70R, and it's the third Volvo I have owned (98 V70 GLT, 07 XC90). The R model is by far the way to go if you're looking at an 05 model. Yes, it will come with it's Volvo "gremlins", but you either love it or you don't. It's a little small if you're planning on using car seats. but plenty of power, great handling and style. I'm a big wagon lover, so this is a must have if you're looking for a wagon. Cons: No AUX jack for ipod, rare to have NAV, tires will be costly to replace, AWD can be expensive if it goes out.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By beachball from sudbury,on
    Owns this car
    August 21, 2008

    to soon to tell

    fourth volvo, '72 1800es, '96 850 turbo, '97 850 wagon and my 2005 V70 enjoyed them all. I find the turning radius for the V70 poor. I do enjoy that the V70 can be driven the speed limit (100 km) without feeling you are crawling along, where as both 850's just want to go,go, go. Do not feel compeled to use cruise now. Only put 6K on car since purchase like it so far.If car is 1/2 as good as my 850's I will be happy
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Volvo V70?

The 2005 Volvo V70 is available in 2 trim levels:

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  • R (8 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Volvo V70?

The 2005 Volvo V70 offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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The 2005 Volvo V70 has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Volvo V70 owners.

Is the 2005 Volvo V70 a good Wagon?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Volvo V70. 80.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.1 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 3.9
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.0
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