2001 Volvo C70 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Jazzy on August 15, 2020

I own a Volvo C70 2001 Nautica blue picked it at an auction. Took it to the Volvo dealership to get it service, Its my Sunday show off car. I love it. Not many on the road.

Hannibal owner on April 2, 2019

We're original owners of this car, purchased new in 2001. After commuting for work regularly until 2007, we put 60,000 miles on it, but then retired and today have only 107,000 in 18 years. We keep thinking we should get rid of it, but every year we put around $1,000 into repairs- new tires, brakes, tie rods, a front axle plus regular maintenance among other things and it just keeps on ticking. It's had no major cost issues at all! And we've found a local independent auto shop that knows the car well and can fix just about anything. Parts are quite cheap. Our only complaint is the plastic parts, including the upholstery, which is disintegrating piece by piece. Things like power window buttons, sun visor hinge, the fake burled walnut trim just crack and break at random. The car has always been kept in a garage or carport so the roof is still in good condition, never replaced. It's hard to find used replacement parts for the little plastic bits, so we try to make do. If it wasn't for that, I have no doubt this car could last another 20 years.

Angoonman on June 14, 2018

This car performs like new and will continue to do so for many years. Top is only 4 years old, tires are almost new and maintenance records will show why it will last.

Keithfj on July 27, 2017

I bought this car about a month ago and the car only had 36,600 miles from the second owner. This car had all of the receipts and original sticker price since it was bought new. Car is also the 17" alloy wheels with all of the power options Purchased this car for under $2,000.00 and very pleased. The only thing is I wish the car had a better plastic drink cup holder.

Love this car . on August 1, 2015

I got my Bang for the Buck on this car, I purchased My 2001 Volvo C70 convertible at a Estate sale in 2013 with 123,000 miles the best used car purchase I have ever made. This car is awesome !!! for its age and still a head turner when driving. It handles well on the open road and around tight turns at a high speed. But trying to get into a parking space is hard as far as maintenance goes not a problem and very inexpensive with the right mechanic. I'm very pleased .. 🙂

Here's to loving a volvo on September 30, 2014

3 years ago I purchased my 2001 C70 (135,000) and was instantly in love! I couldn't believe the amount of luxury you can get for $3000 in one of these. 17" alloy wheels, power everything (especially the engine), most comfortable car I have ever driven, and with a fairly limited production of coupe models, it makes for a unique and georgous car to own. When people say they are expensive to own, it always comes back to "dealership repair costs". Parts were actually dirt cheap (if you need any) and the engineering behind the platform is absolutely brilliant! I changed the timing belt (precautionary) in 1.5 hours myself with nothing but some cheap hand tools and no experience on this car. Not to mention they are factory undercoated heavily(most American cars are not), which you'll appreciate if you live in a state that uses salt in the winter like mine. But like any car, keep up on the maintenance with high mileage and these beauties will never let you down. In my opinion, the 2001 C70 (if not all C70's) is one of the most under appreciated and overlook budget cars ever made! simply excellent!!

CLP on July 11, 2014

Purchased from used car dealer a year ago "as is" with 97k miles on it, with top not working and rear window coming unglued. Black on black with tan interior. Very good price with complete previous owner records, and new set of tires. Drove it home to Michigan (900 miles) no problems, and over 33 mpg, and fun, fun to drive! However top repair/replace is insane, just too expensive to comtemplate. So replaced rear window with tinted lexon (looks great and no leaks), and now operate top semi-manually with generic power window switches mounted on a panel in the trunk. Other than that, it is a great car, and we LOVE it. Lots of compliments, and no one can believe it is an '02! Recently voted most envied car in our church parking lot (after our pastor preached on envy:).

Christtine! on March 26, 2013

The Volvo C-70 is a fast and reliable vehicle, great on gas mileage and is fun to drive. This vehicle has incredible take off and the style of the car is cool.

Volvo Safe and Fun Owner on December 23, 2012

The first four years of this model were based on the successful first front wheel drive Volvo 850 model. Smooth ride and now with a cloth top! Quiet inside with the top up and wow what a view with the top down. ROPS system provide rollover protection not offered in any convertible in this era. Volvo's are very reliable with regular maintenance service. Will buy another when this one wears out after 200,000 or more miles. This is a larger convertible than the current C70 models based on the S40. Check it our for yourself.

Ex-Volvo on October 25, 2012

Very rough ride, squeaky, horrible top electronic and mechanical operation, poor reliability on transmission and ABS brakes. Expensive parts if availible at the dealer, parts hard to find unless you steal them!