First reviewed in 2014. Two years later it has gone from 230,000 km to 270,000 km. In the last two years replaced the heater blower motor and the flange bolts between the catalytic converter and the rest of the exhaust system (flange bolts rusted away and caused the exhaust pipes to separate but this was a cheap fix and original exhaust still in excellent condition). Car still running and looking like new, gives a great comfortable and smooth ride. Fantastic in the snow and for hauling stuff. Still have no good reason to replace it.

Purchased our 2005 XC70 when it was 3 years old with 90,000km, it is now 9 years old with 230,000km. Car still looks and handles like new. Very reliable, changed normal wear items: brakes, tires, front suspension, timing belt, light bulbs. Only other items have been a new spark plug ignition coil and a new rear window wiper motor. Cost of parts and labour at local garage the same as for my earlier Ford Taurus. Gives a very comfortable ride, can carry 8ft lumber inside, can carry a 6ft bookcase with rear seats folded down flat and front seats slightly forwards. Have owned two 4WD Jeeps in the past and this XC70 is just as good in snow and ice as they were. The XC70 has a surprising amount of get up and go and my wife loves its solid safety aspects. Wife has asked if I ever intend to replace it, my response is: what would be the point.