Check out this same owner's autocross rig! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdaop5ia0eCtiJ8.htmlsi=kBNHBWhIhEyG5A78

If you start to "improve" your Volvo, it will start to break. Period. My v70r is original and its so reliable.

As an owner of one these cars, I told myself up front that I would not modify it for power because every system was already stressed to the breaking point stock. So far I haven't and thus haven't had the reliability issues that others have experienced. I consider myself lucky so far, but understand that anything could happen at any time. I would suggest that if anyone is looking for a car to modify inexpensively, the V70R is not the way to go.

I have a Volvo V70 2007 5 cil. With all options and I am 70 years old, but my wife wants a smaller car, a Nissan Juke of something. I said, over my dead body. My Volvo has 150.000 km so you have to wait until we pass 300.000 km.🇳🇱

Ignore the “haters”, nice job, car looks and sounds good. Sold quite a number of these back in 2004 to 2007. Currently own an 04 silver with blue int. Stock but with IPD stainless cutback exhaust. Love driving it! Good Luck to ya. 👍

That VR is pristine. Nice job bigfieroman. Nice job.

I live in Sweden and own 2012 Volvo V70... 427k miles on, and still runes like a 🕘🕠🕔🕕

Such a beautiful Volvo. I owned an 05 legacy gt wagon with the manual and it was amazing. Wagons are my favorite

Wow. Now this is how you tastefully mod a P2R. Thank you for respecting the stock nature of the car while still having fun. God this might be the best VR I’ve ever seen that isn’t stock.

My 98 V70R is unstoppable. 16 psi for 4 years straight. Original engine, trans and turbo. 170,000 miles. Ill never get rid of it.

i really like how you did the V O L V O on the back like the old 1970's cars, im doing mine like that tomorrow

Interesting about getting the insurance company to cough up what his old car was actually worth. I really worry about this on my VR, and there are fewer and fewer comparables out there for proof. My VR has been fairly reliable in my few years of ownership, but it also hasn't been my daily. The VR has always been a bucket list car for me. Absolutely stunning appearance, and I don't give a shit if anyone agrees or not. I think it's one of the best looking cars ever made.

I got a V70 T5 last week, so my classmate came up to me and congratulated me on my car purchase (only one in school with a car). He asked what engine I got in it and I answered T5 obviously, then he proceeded to inform me about how the T5 isn't so strong and the R can stock handle 850hp.. Yeah... Right... I asked relatively uninterested but wanted to see in how deep waters he was in "Okay, but pretty unreliably then?" and he said "No it is still reliable"... I get a headace from this guy. He also told me to drill a hole in the air intake filter because it is restricting air-flow... Duh, but it is also protecting your engine from debree... Just needed to share this with the internet, have a good day the person reading this. :)

Very tasteful and rather clean looking machine. Kudos to you and many happy miles ahead in your beautiful wagon mate.

Love that color! Had a -04 V70R AWD in dark grey metallic, 6 speed manual, moderately factory tuned to about 335hp. Great car!

i bought mine in DC and went from DC to Phoenix in 33hrs, so your trip to get the car is relatable

Every time I see this car in person it brings back my want for another P2R, but then when @bigfieroman tells me what broke next I immediately remember why I sold mine lol

I’m the original owner of a 2006 V70R. Titanium Grey w/ Nordic blue interior 148k miles. Stock and runs great. I’ll keep it until it fails me

I used to go walk at this park crazy to know this sexy ass V70R is in PGH Area, I just picked up a junk V70 back in October for fun as a project car and fell in love I know want an 850R or V70R killing to find one !

It's very reliable when you keep it relatively stock. Mine is from 2004, i don't know why but i hear more problems with later years.......good oil and benzin,(octane 98)and normal maintenance, and proper warm up is the first care. Nice combi Sonic Atacama!!!, mine is Cosmicblue Atacama (only delivered in Switzerland). Nice video also!!

Interesting to see the difference in culture to be honest, being Swedish having a car like this is actually a common practice not only because of the fact that we have a lot of Volvos xD But here having tuned wagons is more common than not despite the brand. Only recently that I switched over to an S40 T5 R and I do have to say shedding all that weight does make a big difference :)

I get the same reaction in my POLESTARV60. Why does that station wagon look so good. When I tell people it’s stock and comes from the factory like that, boy are they surprised. Love Volvo!!!

This video is a thoughtful and welcome advanced discussion for enthusiasts familiar with the P2 platform, XC70's and R's. Bravo!

Love it! We were a second owner to a 2006 V70R wagon in 2009. The car had been stage 2 kitted by IPD in Portland, the car had 18,000+ miles when we purchased it. It is Titanium Gray Pearl, completely murdered out, black Pegasus 18" wheels with blue leather interior, IPD HD anti sway bars, IPD engine front strut stiffener & polyurethane inserts. It was always stored inside and to say I'm a bit OCD with my vehicles would be an understatement. In 2018 I really wanted a Mercedes Sprinter 4X4 to build out, so we sold it and my 2001 Dodge Ram, my wife purchased a new Hyundia (yuck) and I got my Sprinter. Best part was I sold the Volvo to my buddy at work who was a Volvo tech for 8 years. He tuned it even more, new exhaust and inter cooler, programmed the Advanced mode to allow for the turbo to build more boost, the thing was sitting at 400+ hp. Well, my son turned 16 in October and my buddy wanted an R8, so guess what's back in the family! The car still looks like new, and what a car for a 16 year old! LOL. Needless to say, dad is so happy to have the car back. Sweat build, love the color combo!!

Lovely car and sounds amazing !! Good work

I felt that misfire at 5:05 in my soul

Sweet ride! I'm a Dad with an '06 6MT V70R. Love this car. And hate it sometimes too ;-)

Oil pump exploded 2 weeks into ownership. now my flywheel went. dgaf. fixing and ripping on

I've got an xc90 but I keep seeing these V70s and it makes me want one lol

every time I see a v70 I want to take the longest trip ever and just forget about the city lol

Best looking wagon EVER - and one of the quickest!

Such a great car! I had the first and second gen Scion xb’s which I absolutely loved, had a hard time making a decision on a new vehicle after my second gen but then I found a 2016 V60 which is a dream to drive. Now I want a v70R lol

Awesome! I love it! Glad to see another R owner

Nice car, beautiful color combination, even though i personally prefer the first V70R with the 19" replica 2nd generation v70r wheels. Only had BMW's for the last 7 years and going back to school so will have to make due without a car for the next 4 years but either one of the 850T5R/850R or 1st/2nd gen V70R are most definitely on my bucket list, been wanting one since i made this KZfaq account at 14 years of age lol.

well...I'm 57 and I like fast car but I like having a sleeper car.....That's why I own a 2011 Volvo XC 70 wagon with the turbo 6 cylinder......It produces 300 horsepower....All I did was install a K and N air filter....You really dont need to do much more.....My car can beat most cars off the line.....It surprises a lot of people....plus I removed the turbo badge off the back off the car.... its great cause a lot of people think they can just pass me no problem , but when I hit the gas I blow them away.......😆😆😅

have had volvo for 9 years, 3 different cars, engine has never broken down, only normal suspension parts :)

Aye, this is a common car i eu. The whole philosophy about having an station wagon that looks good with powerful engine is super common here especially for the younger generation. So much so that it’s hard to find wagons. Like a 335i wagon is not only hard to find. They more expensive than any sedan or coupe

Thank you to Cylinder Scene for featuring my car. And while I am not naïve enough to think that this will stop any haters, when I spoke about it being "about as fast as a C7 Vette", I was referring to the base model, based on power-to-weight. I have not raced one. I can confirm it is considerably faster than modern Mustang GTs.

I love those wheels so much, but shipping to the US from canada is rough...

I love the fact I have to remove front bumper to change headlights which are always on, and the oil sump plug that's welded on and round like the moon 👍🤣

I'm the second owner of a 2005 V70R 6spd manual in candy apple red with 176K miles on the clock (had 145K when I bought it). I have replaced with stock OEM parts: Control arms Shocks and electronically controlled struts Fuel pump Turbocharger Fuel injectors and pressure regulator Thermostat Power steering pump Alternator Motor mounts Tires I have put in approximately $1.5K each year over 5 years, which is nothing compared to a new car payment. Next up is repainting the peeling clear coat. It goes like a bat out of Hell and I can pretty much beat anything off the line and I especially love the HP and torque in 3rd and 5th gears when I need tactical speed.

I've adored Volvo ever since I can remember but after owning a 2002 S60 and an '04 XC70 (That I bought to flip.) and currently working on my 1998 V70 XC I can say that the early 2000's Volvo's are SOOOOO prone to issues, that 2002 S60 has 160K miles on it now and I still do the maintenance on it after selling it to a neighbor, when I originally bought it to flip it I drove it around for a couple months and it's a great driving car, as soon as I sold it, it started having electrical issues, door modules were failing, both front doors broke the clip for the door latch cable on the inside and I had to JB Weld them permanently, some of the doors don't always lock, the passenger side brake lights stopped working due to a fault in the light control module that they still haven't fixed, water pump failed not too long after it was supposedly replaced before I bought it, the hood latch came out of alignment, for some reason which made it impossible to open the hood without taking the bumper off, the instrument cluster LCD stopped displaying, the radio LCD is starting to fail, the driver seat doesn't move anymore and they don't wanna spend the time/money to fix it, etc. The 2004 was plagued with a lot of the same issues PLUS the instrument cluster completely failed again right after I sold it. Meanwhile the 1998 while possibly having a blown head gasket and 158K miles all the electronics work perfectly, even the LCD on the dash and radio. I'm an auto technician by trade and mine aren't the only early 2000's Volvo's I've seen with these exact same issues.

Always Love!

04 XC70 2.5T AWD....less the 200 km...I'm in the hate place right now....seems the more I have done to it, the more it seems to need..just had the entire oil pan seal done, where it had an occasional drip, and now it is leaking, like never before...back to my Volvo guy. I love Volvos, but I am reaching a cash out place that is having me question when it becomes too much..Barely drive it....Hopefully this leak is based on a loose something from the job just done....The Vehicle you are showing is a lovely example btw.....The plate is ...priceless...

Perfect color.!!! Love the 8, 240 s I have had and now, my v70 . Non turbo, no frill. = all comfort and reliability. Ski mobile way beyond subaru.!!!

That VR is the most beautiful wagon in the world

my dream car for sure

I really do like it, however I have really bad OCD and the clearance on the quad exhaust doesn't match at all if you look, one side sticks out further than the other and the position does not match either 😂. Setting my preferences aside nonetheless it's a beautiful motor. I really do love these V5s. Congrats on getting it sorted to your liking brother.

Prefer original alloys or is this another variant haven’t heard of?. Haven’t watched video yet.

Super Nice!!!

I’ve got an ‘08 XC70 with 400k on the dash. Supposedly

I think the 19" Pegasus wheels would look great on it especially if you want the stock look.

Why rebuild? Cause we need to save all the turbo Volvo wagons 😞

dream car. love it.

Would you say that the KW are worth the price or I should stick with the 4c? We have good winters where I live so I dont really want to lower mine

What a car love it !!!

Funny! I have a V60 daily Driver and a Fiero project car, I wonder if there are more Fiero / Volvo cross shoppers out there?

Props from another R owner.

Wish we got some driving clips

I really want one but with this guy saying its unreliable and breaks often even though he obviously really knows his stuff makes me think twice. Looks so good though but knowing it needs shimming and is prone to failure when tuned is a downside of one of these. I do also like the polestar v60 T6 3.0 but they're pricey

Can I ask... the RHS exhaust. There does not seem to be any exhaust gas from it. Is it truly connected or just for aesthetics?

Hey i got these same wheels on my volvo and I was wondering where you got the center caps that fit the rim

I clicked on this video because of the title and the truth in it. Unfortunately for me, the v70 I had, was much more hate than love, so I went back to the roots, a solid 945. Only Folks I felt good selling it to, was car max, only because they screwed me as a previous employer, back when they were ripping people off as Circuit City.

I'm a 240/740 guy... but damn, these V70R's are dope.

I am buying a 1999 Volvo V70 awd tomorrow. For 1,300 dollars had 147xxx miles on it. No leaks I see of any kind. No rust either. How much is it worth?

Hey! I like how you spaced out the letter on the rear Hatch!!! Looks Awesome!

It's a shame that so many 'European' cars have reliability issues that get compounded by lack of easily available parts. This plus stupid wonky engineering in cars like Audi, BMW and Mercedes have completely turned me off. I have a 2wd 2000 Dodge Durango, 318 ci. which is very good looking but constantly broken, and a beat up 1998 Honda Civic that sips fuel and looks like crap but never, ever breaks. Ain't it the way? Thanks for your post.

4ever Volvo👌👍 Best car in the world with D5 POWER and 4X4

LOVE THIS CAR, ,,!

I have one just like it Bravo

wish i could get in touch with this guy seeing he live is in PA i have an S60r and have a bunch of questions for him

Nice car! V70R owner myself, a beaut 100k 1999 model. Very interested that mine has drilled and slotted rotors but yours does not, seeing how yours is 7 years newer. Does anyone know whether the p80 models had these rotors stock or is this a modification by a previous owner?

Its beautiful man😬

Awesome V70R, beautiful exterior color and interior color combo. But is that a bent rear driver's side wheel i spot? :(

Never wanted a station wagon so bad these Volvo wagons are bad as hell love this car never noticed them I could roll this

The true value of these cars is when you keep them stock or just mildly upgraded. These are the perfect car to own while transforming your 2nd car into something completely impractical.

I had mine for a month before the driveline broke

hola. me encanta tu coche. que codigo ral de pintura? gracias.

DUDE PLEASE BRING THIS TO CARLISLE!!

Exhaust looks silly right in the corners and only one set working???

I’ve owned 2 P2R and they’re like having a thief in house always taking money from you . I had this same color V70R as well. Turning radius is HORRIBLE. Is that left rear wheel bent

I have an 09 S60 D5 with Atacama swap - perfect compromise 😁

The turbo brakes down all the time ?? Not unique turbo for the R ?

Is that an aftermarket grill or one someone has hacked up and meshed?

I love my VR.

2:45 why do the seats have that dark tint?

Put the 18 in r wheels with .5" rear spacers

I’am sorry but, you should put the original grill, spoiler, exhaust system and rims back, and work on getting the engine running good on stock power instead. Nice colour on the car👌

Where are you in PA? I saw a same year red V70 R with Atacama red leather for sale....omg so nice!

Just about any Volvo relationship is love/hate,. Great cars. Fun to drive and comfortable. Stylish. Weirdly unreliable in the oddest ways.

My Grail car.... not until I find the perfect example....

Can’t beat a Volvo

"Why does that look good? That's a station wagon. That's not supposed to be something that looks good." Excuse me, what?

Sonic Blue!

My 2005 v70 T5 needs no improvements- had it since 2018 and worked around Europe using it to commute to the Uk back and forth still only 140,000 - mint condition and have no desire to “improve” it

Does anyone knows what those rims are the name?

What turbo are you on?

That Volvo modular engine is very reliable in stock version. Your modification made it unreliable 😉

I can’t get over that right angle at the end....just looks too,weird like a lowered and extended blazer....

Station wagon. 😂 06:40, the wheels bent? How? Anyhow, I don't believe in the current trend of larger wheels being best. All you do is increase rotating mass and reduce the ride comfort.