2004 Volvo C70 Review
Price Estimate: $3,720 - $5,615

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Luxurious interior, plenty of safety and comfort features, smooth ride, turbocharged engines.
Cons
- Adding options quickly boosts the price, suspension isn't tuned for sporty handling, prone to torque steer during hard acceleration.
What’s new
The only notable changes are two new interior colors -- Volcano Red and Linen White -- that include additional aluminum (red) or birchwood (white) dash inlays.
Edmunds says
The first "out of the box" Volvo is showing its age, but with its abundance of safety features, comfortable digs and a smooth ride, it's still an appealing luxury convertible.
For sale nearby
18 listings
- $5,999fair price$524 below market
- 87,337 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 5cyl automatic
- Interauto (171 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Worcester, MA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: YV1NC62D94J047618
Stock: 3905
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-18-2025 - $4,495fair price$1,149 below market
- 116,675 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 5cyl automatic
- NOVA Auto Land (528 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Chantilly, VA
CLEAN TITLE! 1-OWNER! SUPER CLEAN CAR! OUR COST IS $7400 ON THE CARMORE $4000 JUST SPENT ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BY US: ALL PART ARE BRAND NEW INCLUDIN...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: YV1NC62D24J042647
Stock: 1690
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Volvo C70 LPT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.97 per gallon for premium unleaded in Maine.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Maine
$248/mo for C70 LPT
C70 LPT
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$163/mo
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Volvo C70 Reviews
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Tranny issues plague C70
3.75 out of 5 starsncmommy, 05/31/2013
2004 Volvo C70 LPT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
I bought my 2004 in 2005 and love the look with the top down.
The main thing to watch out for is the transmission!!!
At 90,000 miles it began to slip and by 120,000 I had to have it rebuilt to the tune of $3500.
Since having this work done I've not had any additional issues but was sorely disappointed in this Volvo as I've owned 6 and this one just pooped out.
Another thing to watch is … to never drive up too close to a parking curb!!!
The bumper is so flexible and low to the ground as to let the car easily run up.
Due to the shape it will literally rip off when you back up.
This has happened to me 2x and I swear I'm not being as stupid as this sounds.
Fabulous Car
4.88 out of 5 starsEsther Rothenberg, 07/29/2004
2004 Volvo C70 HPT 2dr Convertible (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
From the asthetic point of view it is a
gorgeous car. The interior is
luxurious and the seats can be adjusted
so that you feel that you have become
one with the car. There is plenty of
leg room as well as more room for
additional passengers. The ride is a
smooth one and you will notice alot of
people looking in your direction. Also
I have been stopped by people … inquiring
about the car. I rave. The sound system
is spectacular and you always feel safe
driving a Volvo.
Fun Car
4.75 out of 5 starsRoss, 07/24/2009
2004 Volvo C70 LPT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Really enjoy the car. Being 6'3", I need more head room than most. This car fits me well. Smooth engine, great looks. Only problems: slow acceleration up slight grades sometimes causes the tranny to slip a bit between 2nd and 3rd. No slip at heavier acceleration though. Also, get verbal abuse about the headlight wipers:Could do without them. Actually room under the hood to work on a few … things myself. Only other nitpick is the slow power seat feature to enter the back seat.
4th c70
3 out of 5 starsh covington, 03/24/2016
2004 Volvo C70 LPT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
this is my 2nd ragtop,and I am here to tell the whole truth...these cars can have their quirks,but are full of character.they rattle,aren't the smoothest riding around town,and can be noisy,not to mention,the leather can be high maintenance,and the top can leak around the a-pillars.to replace just the top,is between 1500-2500,for example,but other parts can be found pretty cheap on ebay.
2004 C70 Highlights
LPT
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $39,880 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $248/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 8.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the C70 include:
- Alarm
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