Is the 1998 Volvo S70 a good car?

Is the 1998 Volvo S70 a good car?

The 1998 Volvo S70 has not been tested. Aside from buxom blonde movie and television actresses, one of the better known imports from Sweden is the Volvo line of automobiles. The cornerstone of the 1998 Volvo models is

How many miles does a Volvo V70 last?

The transmissions usually last to 250,000 to 300,000 miles. You may experience some oil consumption at 200k as the turbo bearings will blow a little oil and the engines valve seats will start to leak a little. If the car had been maintained well in the past you have much life left in it.

What was the name of the 1998 Volvo?

The cornerstone of the 1998 Volvo models is Volvo’s 850 has a new name, new face and, best of all, a new interior for 1998. The 850 name has been dropped in favor of a new naming protocol. It is now the S70: S is for

How many miles is a Volvo 2.4 T5 rated for?

2 people found this helpful. I have read that the 2.4 and 2.5 T5 are rated at a 5000k if well taken care of 1 people found this helpful. Keep the car maintained by the book. KEEP THE TIMING BELT AND TIMING COMPONENTS changed at the regular intervals. The transmissions usually last to 250,000 to 300,000 miles.

This 1998 Volvo S70 has been a most reliable vehicle. It starts up easily and runs so smoothly, hugging the road from day one. After 18 years, it still feels tight and spry. I have driven this car for work and always felt I would be safe in it as the safety features are top notch.

What’s the problem with my 1993-2000 850 S70?

All 1993-2000 850, S70, C70 and V70 models (as well as most 2001 2008 S60, S80, V70 and XC 90 models) use a plastic gas cap door hinge that commonly fails at around 60,000 miles or so. Not the end of the world, but it does leave your gas door hanging from the side of your Volvo, which doesn’t look too cool and is not good for the paint job!

Can a car last more than 300, 000 miles?

While most car pundits claim that a car is reliable if it crosses 200,000 miles, we found cars that went beyond 300,000 miles. Buying a car in a market that is saturated can be overwhelming. A buyer has to consider numerous aspects of a car such as the infotainment system, the engine’s power, and the luxury of the cabin.

What are the problems with the C70 engine?

Once the system plugs up, crankcase pressure builds high enough to cause oil to be forced past engine seals resulting in oil leaks around the engine. Another problem with this system is the many small vacuum lines used become brittle and crack, rendering the system inoperable as well as causing idle and drivability issues.