2001 Volvo V70 T5

"Jack Does Cars" (jackdoescars)
11/05/2016 at 19:43 • Filed to: Volvo

It’s mine. All mine. 143,000 well cared for miles and drives like a dream.

The front seats are worn but they are still Volvo-comfortable. The A/C works, the radio works, and the sunroof works as well, which is a plus as none of those things worked in the TrailBlazer.

It’s very solid, which I love. The 2.3 liter 5-cylinder propels the front wheels with such poise and the handling is very precise. It’s not slow, either. It likes to go and go fast.

My father had a 2003 S60 T5 AWD and a 2008 S60 2.5T, so I remember riding in these cars when I was much younger. I loved how they rode then, and I love how they drive now.

I’m just really happy with the purchase.

DISCUSSION (27)

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Jack Does Cars
11/05/2016 at 19:53

Time for a hilariously loud BOV?

gmctavish needs more space > Jack Does Cars
11/05/2016 at 19:54

I was riding in a 2003 XC70 a couple weeks ago. It might’ve been the most comfortable thing I’ve ever sat in

Jack Does Cars > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
11/05/2016 at 19:54

Sadly no mods until next summer, but I would so do that just to piss off my mother.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Jack Does Cars
11/05/2016 at 20:05

My car just pisses off everyone, even some other enthusiasts.

Jack Does Cars > gmctavish needs more space
11/05/2016 at 20:17

It’s killer. My father’s XC90 I think was the best, much better than the X5 he drives now.

EL_ULY > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
11/05/2016 at 20:18

I want to put one on my XC90 for fun but don’t know where to install it

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > EL_ULY
11/05/2016 at 20:21

Oh, you just swap out the stock diverter valve for a BOV. Some engines like a certain amount diverted back, so a hybrid design would be ideal for fine tuning.

FromCanadaWithLove > Jack Does Cars
11/05/2016 at 20:30

I was a passenger across Canada in one of those as a kid. Great cars. Congrats!

gmctavish needs more space > Jack Does Cars
11/05/2016 at 20:31

I’ve yet to ride in an XC90 or X5, but I don’t doubt that the Volvo is comfier. I’ve ridden in/driven a 740, 240, 140, and XC70s from 03 and 08, and they all had amazing seats. The only thing to come close was my friends E38 740i

Jack Does Cars > gmctavish needs more space
11/05/2016 at 20:38

It’s killer. My father’s XC90 I think was the best, much better than the X5 he drives now.

Jack Does Cars > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
11/05/2016 at 20:40

I approve. If you ever plan on doing that trans-con road trip you speak of, I’ll be waiting in Raleigh.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Jack Does Cars
11/05/2016 at 20:43

Next summer I’ll probably be driving back to Ontario, but I’ll be sure to stop by Raleigh sometime in the next few years.

gmctavish needs more space > Jack Does Cars
11/05/2016 at 20:46

Kinja’d, I think

Jack Does Cars > gmctavish needs more space
11/05/2016 at 20:48

The best seats I have ever sat in were my V70, my dad’s Volvos, a Lexus LS430, and this one time I had the opportunity to ride shotgun in a Bentley Continental GT.

Jack Does Cars > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
11/05/2016 at 20:54

It’s a nice southern city. Lots of good BBQ, cars, and lakes.

gmctavish needs more space > Jack Does Cars
11/05/2016 at 21:20

Ooh yeah that’s a good comfort list

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Jack Does Cars
11/05/2016 at 21:20

Great choice! Glad you didn’t go for something to crazy. These were at the top of the list when I was looking for my car, but I could never manage to find a clean one less than 1+1/2 hours away.

Jack Does Cars > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
11/05/2016 at 22:44

This one was an hour and a half away, but we were attracted to it as it has all the records since new, and once we drove it we knew we couldn’t pass it up.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Jack Does Cars
11/05/2016 at 23:00

Can’t wait to see more in coming days!

Sovande > Jack Does Cars
11/06/2016 at 08:25

Manual or auto?

Jack Does Cars > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
11/06/2016 at 09:32

Oh yeah, there’s going to be a lot of Volvo content.

Jack Does Cars > Sovande
11/06/2016 at 09:33

Auto

Sovande > Jack Does Cars
11/06/2016 at 12:23

Just keep in mind that the 2001 has a pretty lousy track record for the autos. May want to flush the transmission fluid and check to see that the software has been updated .

Jack Does Cars > Sovande
11/06/2016 at 15:29

It’s been maintained throughout its life and it received a flush two weeks ago.

Sovande > Jack Does Cars
11/06/2016 at 16:14

Sounds good! I am in search of the same car, 2001-2002 manual or 2004+ I would take with an auto. Hope it’s good to you, they are dead simple to work on and with just a bit of work can be fast and fun.

Jack Does Cars > Sovande
11/06/2016 at 19:11

Good luck with your search, and if you have any questions just let me know. Depending on where you live, these can be had for next to nothing. I like how straightforward they seem to be under the hood.

Sovande > Jack Does Cars
11/06/2016 at 19:18

Thanks. I have had 2 1998 V70s (a GLT and T5 Manual) and know the engines well. The T5 was pushing about 300hp at the crank and had a bunch of mods. It was a very fun car. I sold it for the 2008 C30 I have now. Also a fun car with minor suspension mods and a tune.

Working on them is dead simple. And making good power is pretty easy. They sound good when opened up too. Good luck, sounds like you got a great one and the color is awesome.