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2011 Volvo C70 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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There’s a very good reason Volvo is continually tagged with the “boring” label. I could easily start an in-depth discussion about branding and consumer perception (speaking of boring), but the truth is, that kind of evidence just isn’t needed. Recognizing boring is very much like the Supreme Court’s now outdated definition of obscenity: “I know it when I see it.”
Sadly, it looks like Volvo doesn’t. Despite the C70 routinely losing out to rivals in comparison tests of engine performance, handling, and quality, Volvo has decided to forge ahead in 2011 with the two-door hard-top convertible and address literally none of these issues. They will, however, redesign the nose and tail, pay some attention to the interior, add a new color option, and delete that pesky manual transmission option, just in case someone was actually enjoying driving their Volvo.
Up front, the nose gets a revamp from fascia to fenders, with upsized headlights and a redesigned grille. The rear gets a similar treatment, with new oval LED taillights that Volvo claims are inspired by the XC60. Inside, leather seats now come with a more supple grain and are standard. The instrument panel has been reworked as well, but LCD displays wash out frequently – something you want to avoid in a convertible. The navigation system has been a point of contention amongst testers for programming difficulty, but as the controls are obstructed by the steering wheel, you may never experience it.
I know, your head is spinning. Don’t worry, things are nice and predictable from here on out. It still has the same power-retractable three-piece hardtop and symbolic rear seating. The same laggy, 2.5-liter turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine can be found under the hood, now attached only to a five-speed automatic. The combo delivers 227 hp that don’t start showing up to the party until after 3,000 rpm, and fully arrive 2,000 later. At least its 236 lb-ft of torque manage to show up at 1,500 rpm, but those are still not enough to combat the turbo lag. This could almost be forgivable if the C70 didn’t provide an unimpressive 19/28 mpg rating, too.
And I hope you’re not looking to the ride itself to make up the difference, because in the C70 it's vague at best. It’s not sporty, it’s not comfortable. Like Volvo itself, it’s just there. That is, unless you choose the 18-inch wheel option, which was seemingly designed to increase the harshness of the ride without the pesky side-effect of improved handling.
Am I being too hard on the Swedish manufacturer? I suppose that depends on how much you’re willing to forgive. The shortcomings of the C70 are no well-guarded secret, and its competitors routinely put out cars that best the C70 for the same amount of money. Sometimes less money. Sure it’s safe, but is it any safer than a BMW 328 or its Swedish brother the Saab 9-3? For my money, I’d prefer a car that does something well.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2011 Volvo C70
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by BTG R
Sep 18, 2024
It is perfect This is the exact car I wantSep 18, 2024
by Susie K
May 22, 2024
I think it’s an amazing car! Original owner who took care of his cars tho. What we all dream of to find!May 22, 2024
by PHILIP and JULIE P
Feb 10, 2024
We have a 2007 Volvo in Europe - wonderful car! Its good looking, low maintenance, and enough under the hood to handle the mountains easily. Feb 10, 2024
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by BTG R
Sep 18, 2024
It is perfect This is the exact car I wantSep 18, 2024
by Susie K
May 22, 2024
I think it’s an amazing car! Original owner who took care of his cars tho. What we all dream of to find!May 22, 2024
by PHILIP and JULIE P
Feb 10, 2024
We have a 2007 Volvo in Europe - wonderful car! Its good looking, low maintenance, and enough under the hood to handle the mountains easily. Feb 10, 2024
by Masood I
Dec 04, 2023
Great outside design . Inside is too bland. Window knobs are too far back o n the door ha d rest and awkward to reach.
Has good power after 115000 miles. Handles well. Hard top covertable works with small glitch. Dec 04, 2023
by Mark D
Nov 27, 2023
The Volvo C 70 could use a little bit more horsepower compared to the Toyota Solara but overall it’s a good car for hard top convertibleNov 27, 2023
by Jamie H
Nov 14, 2023
very safe car.not low like a sports car easy to get in and out of.Nov 14, 2023
by Phil C
Oct 15, 2023
I think this car has all my interested issues with the exception of Apple Carplay, but due to the age of the car, Carplay was not something yet available. I looked at Mustangs, Audi A4s and A5s, Volkswagen EOS, Toyota convertibles.Oct 15, 2023
by Peter P
Mar 23, 2023
The car has been great so far. Im having the timing belt changed as it has never been done, and the car is over 10 years old. The cost at Volvo is just over $1000. Volvo told me the water pump doesnt get replaced by them as it should last the life of the car. Dont let other shops talk you into replacing the pump. The only disappointment is the wind deflector is missing from the vehicle. Mar 23, 2023
by Yasmine C
Oct 02, 2022
I love this car
Its great love i love it Oct 02, 2022
by Kimberly S
Aug 13, 2022
Excellent value. I basically didn’t want to spend the time and effort to pursue a white car.
Thank you for trying to help me find a Volvo.Aug 13, 2022
by Grant G
Jul 01, 2022
FWD, Hard top convertible is the only Good convertible Jul 01, 2022
by Ruth C
Jan 05, 2022
Yes the vehicle appeared to be a good deal; however the damage in the interior led me to believe the car was neglectedJan 05, 2022
by Luis D
Jun 27, 2021
It exceeds expectations in all aspects of the vehicle...it is an excellent toy to have, too. I owned a brand new one a few years ago, back in 2011.Jun 27, 2021
by Steve K
Jan 24, 2021
Has a better ride and corners better then earlier modelsJan 24, 2021
by robert b
Aug 21, 2020
It is a stylish car at a decent price Aug 21, 2020
by robert s
Mar 30, 2020
Slightly high on price. Nice car as shown. Would consider if price reducedMar 30, 2020
by Anonymous
Oct 31, 2014
Trunk is great even with top down. I can carry golf clubs, briefcase and small suitcase with the top folded into the trunk. Seats are comfy, very nicely sticthed brown leather with contrasting trim. Control panel, radio, heat,AC, phone are simple to use. Not over-complicated like many new computer heavy controls. Front wheel drive is great in bad weather too!Oct 31, 2014
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How to fix interior hood panel on C70 hardtop covertible.
Today, my hardtop interior hood panel is sagging. I was looking to see why it dropped down, it appears it was glued in a couple of place.
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Our C70's engine seized up with no warning at all, the engine oil was low but our mechanic said it still had enough oil to operate properly, we did not get any engine or oil lights on dashboard. Mechanic tried to manual turn engine but could not get the engine to turn over.
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2011 Volvo C70 Pricing
Original MSRP
$39,950 to $39,950Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Rear fog lights: auto-off · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant · Size: temporary
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10 · Width: 8
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent